by Marlee Vogel | Mar 23, 2011 | News Slider
Tornado season in Middle Tennessee means increasing threats from the skies here at Lipscomb. In fact, the university has continued to hone its security plans, even going so far as to install a new warning system that was tested out during spring break. So far, this campus has been lucky over the years.But others haven’t been. For example, just two years ago Union University, in Jackson, Tenn., sustained severe tornado damage: roofs torn off, dorms destroyed, buildings flooded. Fortunately, no lives were lost at Union due to the university’s tornado preparedness. Being safe during a tornado is crucially important, and here at Lipscomb it is taken very seriously. Recalling the recent hazardous weather conditions, do you remember the obnoxious siren that continued blaring even when Lipscomb had cleared the tornado warning? Whenever the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning for Davidson County, the city of Nashville activates the countywide sirens. However, Davidson County covers a very wide area, and the alarm is sounded when there is a tornado warning anywhere in the county. This can be confusing and misleading. Fortunately, Lipscomb is taking action to halt confusion and notify students of any immediate danger. That’s where the new warning system comes in. Lipscomb has installed an emergency tower and outdoor warning system on top of the Bennett Campus Center. If there is a tornado warning in the immediate area, there will be a recorded message notifying those on campus to seek shelter immediately. You will hear a siren and then the message notifying you of the emergency. This system was tested during spring break and is ready to help keep students...
