Migrants staying at Floyd Bennett Field moved to Midwood school due to potential storm impacts

School safety agents say they will stay in the auditorium.

News 12 Staff

Jan 9, 2024, 11:07 PM

Updated 352 days ago

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Around 2,000 migrants had to be evacuated from the housing tent on Floyd Bennett Field Tuesday due to heavy winds and rain.
Migrants were sent to James Madison High School in Midwood. They say they got to the school on their own using public transportation.
School safety agents say they will stay in the auditorium.
A bus will take the migrants back to Floyd Bennett Field Wednesday at 5 a.m. if all goes according to plan.
The school has told families that classes will be held remotely Wednesday.