[Sly Fox]

Union is a Baptist school in Jackson, TN that was one of the areas hardest hit by last night's killer tornadoes ...

Eight students were trapped in a battered dormitory at Union University in Jackson, Tenn., until they were finally freed. Tornadoes had hit the campus in the past, and students knew the drill when they heard sirens, said Union University President David S. Dockery.

At least two dormitories were destroyed. Dockery told NBC's "Today" that the drills and planning "saved those lives."

He said about 51 students were taken to the hospital and nine stayed through the night, but added "there are positive days ahead for them."

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[4everfsu]

Dumb question on my part but is the Lynchburg area a tornado area and if so does LU practice any tornado drills?

[TDDance234]

I remember my first year here awhile back we had one touch down nearby and they shut the school down... they wouldn't let anyone leave DeMoss or other buildings they were in until they had clearence.

[Sly Fox]

Everywhere in America is capable of being hit by a tornado ... but some areas like those in Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas & Tennessee sit in what is known as Tornado Alley. Prevailing conditions create an atmosphere where they are much more common.

As far as any drills, I assumed that they new emergency preparedness plans that were discussed in light of the VT attack included tornado drills. Is that not the case?

[jcmanson]

Who remember the earthquake the 'burg suffered back about 5 years ago?

[thesportscritic]

Who remember the earthquake the 'burg suffered back about 5 years ago?

i was indoors at a basketball game and didn't feel the earthquake. Later on that was the topic of discussion at the game amongst the spectators.

[vastrightwinger]

I was taking my Daily nap in my dorm room and didn't feel it either.

[Fumblerooskies]

Who remember the earthquake the 'burg suffered back about 5 years ago?

Yup...I was in my old office in Schilling...sounded like a train going through the building...rattled the walls and shook the shelves. Everyone was running outside to see what happened. It was pretty cool. I think they determined it was a 4.1 or 4.2

[Sly Fox]

Union U Blog with Continuing Updates

[Sly Fox]

The school has set up a blog to handle the emergency response. Early damage estimates on campus are placed at $45 million.