Governor Matt Meyer pays visit to Lulu Ross elementary school to assess fire damage

MILFORD, Del.– Following the tragic fire that occurred at Lulu Ross elementary school, Governor Matt Meyer and other school and state officials held a press conference to assess and discuss the damages from Sunday’s fire.

Governor Meyer assessed the damage caused by the fire and further discussed the needs of students and their families. During the press conference Meyer acknowledged the hard work of the first responders who responded to the fire.

“First and foremost, I just want to recognize the first responders who took the call Saturday night, Sunday morning.” Meyer said. “Because of their extraordinary work, because of their heroism we can say confidently today that in spite of this devastating fire, which is terrible, really a hit to the community, but because of their tremendous heroism, not a single person was injured.”

Governor Meyer also said that they will not stop until the kids are back inside the classrooms.

“I’m here as governor of the state to let the community in Milford know that we are not resting. We are going to work hand in glove with the leadership of Milford City, with the leadership of Milford School District, with the leadership, and every staff member of Lulu Ross to make sure we got your backs and we’re taking care of community going forward.” Meyer said.

The district is working towards finalizing plans to get students back inside the classroom as quick as possible.