I think it was wonderful how the schools stepped up to help the communities. I have a feeling though that it may be a bit premature to say the schools will reopen in a week's time. It may take longer for flooding to recede, the power to be restored and to have potable water in their homes. It is a massive job ahead.
i don't know why they are saying just a week. Maybe they think they should have plans in place to what they are going to do. Also we have to have so many school days. We are losing 6 schoolday as it is now.
That's true, but when it comes to natural disasters there is little we can do but go with the flow.