Bridge Elementary School in Lexington, Massachusetts, was evacuated Tuesday due to roof collapse concerns; however, building inspectors ultimately cleared the building and students were able to re-enter.
While there is not a roof collapse at this school, others in New England are trying to clean up damage to roofs after snow has taken them down.
One garage roof collapsed onto a car in the town of Norwell earlier in the day. Other Norwell properties are dealing with the same problem. Snow has helped to cave in a barn- trapping several horses- then a green house fell victim to heavy snow, and now DB and S Lumber has a hole in the middle of their showroom.
Building inspector Tim Fitzgerald says he's made plenty of stops across the town- looking at roof collapses. And while people may want to clear the snow, OSHA is warning of the hazards that come with ice covered roofs. Fitzgerald agrees that it can be dangerous taking matters into your own hands.
The reality is there are at least two weeks of winter left, and more snow is in the forecast. Homeowners are looking for a break, but not on their rooftops.
