Marcos De Niza High School Sustains Roof Damage Following Monsoon Storm in Tempe, Arizona
Marcos De Niza High School in Tempe, Arizona, experienced significant roof damage and damage to surrounding areas of the building due to a monsoon storm on Wednesday night. Cleanup efforts are currently underway, with a restoration company on-site and crews actively removing debris. Despite the damage, school officials have confirmed that classes will not be delayed or affected. However, access to the school's auditorium will be restricted until a structural assessment can be completed. The storm also impacted homes and apartments in Tempe, Mesa, and Chandler, with reports of fallen trees, punctured roofs, and flooded units. Homeowner Scott Kern described hearing a loud noise and discovering a large branch had pierced his ceiling, while renters Elias Castellano and Killin Shearl in Mesa reported their units flooding and electronic devices being damaged. In Chandler, city parks suffered extensive damage, with numerous trees downed and shade canopies destroyed, and residents are dealing with similar issues, ...