BCC High School Science Lab Gas Value Left Open, School Opening Delayed to Clear Gas From Building

From: BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE HIGH
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 6:51 AM
Subject: Important: Building Currently Being Cleared of Gas

 

A message from BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE HIGH

This morning our building services staff arrived at the school to find a potent smell of gas.  They quickly determined that one of the valves in a science lab on the 2nd floor had been turned on.  It is unclear how long the valve has been on.  

Currently, the windows and doors are being opened to clear the school of gas, and no students and staff are allowed in the building.  Once maintenance clears us to go in, school will resume as normal.  There has been considerable improvement in the air quality since the source of the leak was quickly found and the windows were opened.

I am writing you so that your children can be prepared to stand outside for a bit, particularly if you are typically among the first to arrive at the school in the morning.

Donna Redmond Jones,

Principal