The Minister of Education, Ángel HernándezHe reported that already 19 schools have been used to shelter the displaced of hurricane fiona, with 450 people sheltered Until now.
Hernandez explained that the teaching will start on wednesday 21 anywayas planned, but in educational centers occupied by victims it will have to happen “a little later until the situation is evaluated and the circumstances in which they can be opened are determined.”
The subsequent eviction of schools of these refugees “will be an issue that will have to be handled with the country’s emergency agencies,” according to the minister.
Hernández said he still had no knowledge of schools affected by the atmospheric phenomenon. “Sure, a window goes, a door goes, that’s a natural thing in a situation like this,” she added.
The official participates this afternoon in a private damage assessment meeting between President Luis Abinader and his officials at the National Palace, after which details will be offered at a press conference.