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Principal Maureen Furr has provided the following update on the odor and evacuation at South Mecklenburg High School.
Good afternoon.
This is Dr. Furr from South Mecklenburg High School with an update. Emergency responders have cleared the building that was impacted by an air quality issue today and have advised us that the issue has been resolved. The incident can be traced to a plumbing back-up creating sewer gas.
There is no suspicion of malicious activity related to today’s incident. A small number of students were evaluated and a few treated by emergency responders. Parents of those evaluated are being contacted and parents of those who were treated have already been contacted.
Throughout the situation, classes have gone on, as usual, a credit to our teachers, staff and students. CMS facilities staff will work to resolve any possible remaining issues before students arrive tomorrow morning. Thank you for your support and confidence in us – we will always keep the safety of our students and staff as our first priority.
Original Story:
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A clogged toilet led to an evacuation at South Mecklenburg High School Wednesday.
According to the Charlotte Fire Department’s Twitter account, they were called to investigate an unknown odor at the school.
The Fire Department said they found nothing hazardous and that the odor was caused by a clogged toilet.
South Mecklenburg Principal Maureen Furr sent the following message to parents:
Good afternoon South Meck families,
This is Principal Maureen Furr with an important message. An event in a building on our campus involving air quality has caused an evacuation of students and staff in a section of our campus. Emergency personnel are on campus and investigating. The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. All students and staff are safe, some parts of our campus are closed off due to emergency vehicles. We will keep you updated as we receive additional information.
