Flood at Police Station Caused by Open Roof Hatch

A hatch left open on the roof is believed to be the cause of flooding at the Racoon Street Police Station during Wednesday night’s heavy rain. After issuing a press release about the incident, authorities discovered that the roof hatch had been left open.

Videos of the flooding show water pouring through the roof, severely affecting the building’s interior. The ministry said in a press release on Thursday that “The well-being of our officers and the integrity of our law enforcement infrastructure remain matters of the highest priority.”

The ministry added in the statement that temporary accommodations are being arranged for key units to ensure that officers have safe and functional workspaces and confirmed it is working with international partners to develop modern, climate-resilient police facilities.

In an interview this morning, the Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, Kareem Musa, told News 5 that building a new police station is a long-term plan that will require a significant investment.