Several schools in East Oakland faced power outages on Friday morning due to strong winds, prompting the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) to consider early class cancellations. The affected schools, including Elmhurst United and Brookfield Elementary, are currently functioning, although many systems, including computers, are non-operational. This outage impacts approximately 3,715 customers in nearby neighborhoods. OUSD is monitoring the situation, with estimates suggesting power restoration around 11:30 a.m., as linked to recent advisories from the National Weather Service about potential wind damage.
Several East Oakland schools have experienced power outages due to high winds. The school district is considering canceling classes if power isn't restored quickly.
In an email at 10:20 a.m., OUSD stated the affected schools are still operating normally, although some systems and computers are down, causing disruptions.
OUSD spokesperson confirmed that Elmhurst United, Brookfield Elementary, Madison Park Primary, and Madison Park Academy are affected by the power outage impacting 3,715 customers.
PG&E's initial outage report was made at 9:06 a.m. with an estimated restoration of power by approximately 11:30 a.m., linked to stormy conditions.
Collection
[
|
...
]