San Bernardino Schools Close Due to Power Outage During Heat Wave

School Closures Amidst Heat Wave

• 🏫 San Bernardino Unified School District experienced an unexpected day off for students due to a power outage on a triple-digit heat day.
• 💡 The outage, which began around 5:00 a.m., forced the closure of more than a dozen schools, impacting students returning from summer vacation.

Cause of the Power Outage

• ⚡ A train struck a low-hanging power line early Tuesday morning, causing the widespread outage.
• 🔌 SoCal Edison reported that the locomotive impacted grid equipment, affecting approximately 17,000 customers.

Impact on Students and Campus

• 🏠 Many parents, like Ava's grandma Helina, were unaware of the school closures until arriving at the school.
• 📚 Students, such as Jaden Rivers, expressed disappointment about missing instructional time, especially those in demanding IB classes.
• 🎓 The power outage also affected a portion of the Cal State San Bernardino campus.

Restoration and Weather Conditions

• ✅ Power has since been fully restored to the affected areas.
• 🌡️ The closures occurred during a significant heat wave, with temperatures hitting triple digits (100 degrees Fahrenheit), and were expected to be even hotter the following day.