As part of the rebuilding process of the New Orleans public schools, the contents of storm damaged schools is being removed and either destroyed or moved to a warehouse if the items are worth salvaging.

Papers and books, teaching aids, furniture, electronic equipment and other items will need to be destroyed as they were contaminated with mold, rusted or have become functionally obsolete. The RSD plans to work with FEMA to purchase new furniture and equipment for schools it reopens.

There are also various items that will be saved and stored, including furniture that is not damaged and can be thoroughly cleaned to remove any mold; historical items, such as painting, trophies, memorabilia, certain equipment from science labs, televisions, copiers, tools, public address and video conferencing equipment, weights and certain gym equipment, musical instruments and a variety of other things that will be determined on a school by school basis.

Safety is the paramount consideration and the only items that will be saved are ones where it is clear that they can be cleaned and restored so they do not pose any future health hazards.

This process has already begun with a number of schools. Click here for a complete schedule.

Anyone who was previously connected to one of these schools, who would like access to personal belongings left inside, can contact Troy Peloquin at the RSD at 504.872.0614 or troy.peloquin@rsdla.net .

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