I go away for a weekend and this is what happens to MY dorm
Tree Falls on Campus
A Mount Holyoke student was taken to Holyoke Hospital for treatment shortly after noon Friday, February 17, as a result of a tree falling on campus. Initial indications are that the student, who walked away from the scene, did not suffer life-threatening injuries. In fact, the College's health services office has been in communication with Holyoke Hospital and has confirmed, as of 2:30 pm, that injuries to the student were minor and it is anticipated that she will be released from the hospital later Friday afternoon. A second student was shaken-up by the incident, but was not taken to the hospital. She was taken to health services on campus and there are no indications of injury.
A strong gust of wind near midday caused a huge portion of a towering beech in front of Wilder Hall to break from the tree and topple, striking first the northwest portion of the building's roof and then falling to the ground and a porch structure below. Damage is visible to the roof, which is over unoccupied attic space. The porch is also significantly damaged. The beech is more than 100 years old.
In addition to public safety, facilities management, and other Mount Holyoke officials, response by fire, police, and other public safety officers from South Hadley was rapid.
Cleanup efforts are now underway. The South Hadley building inspector assessed the building. Repairs are needed, but the residence hall has been determined to be structurally sound. The damaged tree will likely be removed. The area encountered high winds at various points Friday, resulting in at least one report of a tree toppling off campus in South Hadley.
Dear members of the Mount Holyoke community,
Shortly before noon today very heavy wind gusts brought a branch from one of our largest campus trees onto the roof and the north porch of Wilder Hall. One student who was on the porch at the time was injured, but walked away from the building. She is being evaluated at Holyoke Hospital, but early indications are that her injuries are not serious.
Wilder Hall suffered some damage, especially on the top floor and to one of the attic spaces, and to the north porch, but the building inspector tells us that it is structurally sound. Students in three rooms directly under the damage will be relocated, and since the north fire exit will be closed temporarily, a few other students may need to be relocated. What remains of the tree will be taken down, as the damage to it was extensive.
There will be a meeting in Wilder this evening at 6:00 that is open to anybody who is affected or concerned. Members of the community who may have witnessed the accident or are otherwise concerned about it should contact Rene Davis, director of the office of residential life.
Information about the accident will be posted soon at the News and Events website:
So ive been relocated to Guam in a sketchy room in a sketchy house and Im pretty much miserable.
A Mount Holyoke student was taken to Holyoke Hospital for treatment shortly after noon Friday, February 17, as a result of a tree falling on campus. Initial indications are that the student, who walked away from the scene, did not suffer life-threatening injuries. In fact, the College's health services office has been in communication with Holyoke Hospital and has confirmed, as of 2:30 pm, that injuries to the student were minor and it is anticipated that she will be released from the hospital later Friday afternoon. A second student was shaken-up by the incident, but was not taken to the hospital. She was taken to health services on campus and there are no indications of injury.
A strong gust of wind near midday caused a huge portion of a towering beech in front of Wilder Hall to break from the tree and topple, striking first the northwest portion of the building's roof and then falling to the ground and a porch structure below. Damage is visible to the roof, which is over unoccupied attic space. The porch is also significantly damaged. The beech is more than 100 years old.
In addition to public safety, facilities management, and other Mount Holyoke officials, response by fire, police, and other public safety officers from South Hadley was rapid.
Cleanup efforts are now underway. The South Hadley building inspector assessed the building. Repairs are needed, but the residence hall has been determined to be structurally sound. The damaged tree will likely be removed. The area encountered high winds at various points Friday, resulting in at least one report of a tree toppling off campus in South Hadley.
Dear members of the Mount Holyoke community,
Shortly before noon today very heavy wind gusts brought a branch from one of our largest campus trees onto the roof and the north porch of Wilder Hall. One student who was on the porch at the time was injured, but walked away from the building. She is being evaluated at Holyoke Hospital, but early indications are that her injuries are not serious.
Wilder Hall suffered some damage, especially on the top floor and to one of the attic spaces, and to the north porch, but the building inspector tells us that it is structurally sound. Students in three rooms directly under the damage will be relocated, and since the north fire exit will be closed temporarily, a few other students may need to be relocated. What remains of the tree will be taken down, as the damage to it was extensive.
There will be a meeting in Wilder this evening at 6:00 that is open to anybody who is affected or concerned. Members of the community who may have witnessed the accident or are otherwise concerned about it should contact Rene Davis, director of the office of residential life.
Information about the accident will be posted soon at the News and Events website:
So ive been relocated to Guam in a sketchy room in a sketchy house and Im pretty much miserable.