Hurricane Mathew Shuts Down Fayetteville State University
posted by Laura Bell | November 10, 2016 | In Bronco News, NewsA category five hurricane struck the coast of North Carolina on October 8. The devastation of Hurricane Mathew was felt by many inland, and Fayetteville State University was not immune to the damage.
The day after the storm, Fayetteville State University’s campus was left in disarray. There were downed trees, broken fences, closed roads, and roads in many areas were coated in a thick layer of mud. There were students living on campus without running water. The school made the choice to close the campus for an entire week- until enough damages could be repaired for the campus to become functional once again.
Ashley Townes, FSU junior studying Business Management Marketing, recalled what it was like to be on campus during the storm. Townes stated that the campus lost power for three hours just after 6 p.m. that evening. After that, the water went out. The residential advisors checked on the students who were residing on campus and the cafeteria was giving away drinks to the students. “I’m just glad that everybody stayed safe,” she stated.
The days following the storm left many restaurants shut down, as well as local grocery stores. Two weeks after the hurricane there are still roadways blocked due to the flooding from the massive amounts of rain.
Fayetteville State University was prepared for the outcome of the hurricane. Students were cared for and their wellbeing was the school’s number one priority. There was visible progress made the day following the hurricane, and there is still evidence of repair not only on campus, but throughout the city of Fayetteville as well.
Sources:
https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/hurricane-matthew-united-states-impacts
Ashley Townes, student at FSU
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