Power Outage at Plano East Senior High School
District officials said Thursday evening that power has been restored to most of the Plano East Senior High School campus and classes are set to resume Friday after being canceled Thursday because of the outage.
Causes of the Outage
The school campus experienced an electrical outage Wednesday that was linked to damaged underground lines, according to a district release.
The athletics and locker room facilities remain under repair, however, but full power restoration is expected by Monday, according to officials.
Restoration Efforts
Plano ISD facilities personnel and outside contractors, including Oncor Electric, Excel Electric and Able Electric, had worked to restore full power after overnight efforts.
All student activities on the campus were canceled Thursday. Athletic events off campus were set to take place, however.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the power outage at Plano East Senior High School caused disruptions to classes and student activities, but thanks to the efforts of the district and contractors, power has been restored to most of the campus. The athletics and locker room facilities are still under repair, but full power restoration is expected soon.
FAQs
Q: What caused the power outage at Plano East Senior High School?
A: The power outage was caused by damaged underground lines.
Q: Were classes canceled on Thursday?
A: Yes, classes were canceled on Thursday due to the power outage.
Q: Will athletic events take place as scheduled?
A: Athletic events off campus will take place as scheduled, but events on campus may be affected by the ongoing repairs.
Q: When is full power restoration expected?
A: Full power restoration is expected by Monday.
