Czech Jewish officials are trying to assess damage to buildings and equipment in the Terezin Ghetto that was engulfed by recent floods. Ghetto Museum director Jan Munk said efforts were being made to save damaged documents relating to wartime transport lists. Munk added that all tourist sites in the ghetto were closed until further notice.
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