All Mat-Su schools plan to reopen Monday in the aftermath of the recent violent windstorm:
Frozen tire marks are visible in the empty Iditarod Elementary School parking lot in Wasilla on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022.
The district’s facilities department “is working diligently to sustain indoor temperatures to prevent further freeze-ups to domestic water lines, heating components, and fire suppression/sprinkler systems,” the district said in a statement. “However, as buildings warm, additional leaks may be discovered or pipe breaks may occur from rapid temperature changes. If additional damage is identified and a school is unable to open Monday, the District will notify families and staff.
By Friday afternoon, winds were whipping through parts of the Valley again. Several outages had been reported including 68 members in Meadow Lakes and 50 on Lazy Mountain. One Palmer business, Humdinger Pizza, announced Friday that it was closing permanently due to a combination of storm-related closures, lost revenues during the pandemic, a fire in early 2021, and other factors. The restaurant plans to offer free pizza and farewells to the public on Saturday.
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