COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Power restoration meant back-to-school for thousands of Columbus City Schools students.
NBC 4's Tacoma Newsome reported on the first day back.
Sunday's wind storm whipped through Columbus City Schools and forced the district to close schools for four days this week. Day by day, the district made the decision to cancel classes, mainly because the buildings had no power.
Most but not all CCS buildings were open Friday. Three middle schools and eight elementary schools still were without power Thursday. With outages still an issue, the district took extra precautions Friday.
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Disaster hasn't been avoided exactly, Newsome reported. The power remains out in a lot of places near schools. Nonworking traffic signals, crosswalks and school-crossing signs all present hazards, but Columbus officers directed traffic at powerless intersections.
"The kids were very appreciative, I think, that someone was here to get them across the street. The drivers, I think, were a little surprised but were cautious as well," one on-duty officer said.
Newsome talked to CCS spokesperson Jeff Warner Friday about students' school lunches. He assured Newsome and parents that the district received more food – a lot of the district's food was thrown away because of nonrefrigeration – and is serving meals that are very close to the regular menu.
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