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The Oneida City School District is seeking state assistance after severe storms caused significant flooding at Oneida High School. The floodwaters reached nearly five feet in the school's basement, damaging critical infrastructure such as boilers, electrical units, and sewage systems. Several classrooms on the first floor were also affected. As a precaution, power to the building remains shut off, and the district's servers have been disabled.
According to CNY Central, the school district is reaching out to New York State and federal authorities for financial aid to cover repair costs. Contractors are currently assessing the extent of the damage and estimating repair expenses.
Cleanup crews are actively working to pump out water from the basement and restore the school's network operations. The district has relocated furniture to the gym for cleaning and is preparing to install new flooring on the first floor. The Oneida City School District is also coordinating with local emergency services and state education officials to manage the situation and rearrange student testing. Regents exams have been moved to Madison-Oneida BOCES.
In a statement, District Public Relations Specialist Ella Costa expressed gratitude for the community's support during this challenging time. The district is committed to keeping the community informed as the recovery process continues.