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CrimsonTide4

03-15-2008 08:09 AM

ATL GCers, are you all okay?

I just woke up and saw the news about the tornado in Atlanta. Let us know y'all are okay.

ahh1913

03-15-2008 08:31 AM

Doing well here...I am in a suburb, but very close to the airport. I haven't surveyed all the damage in my neighborhood but lots of hail and trees and branches down. If you were in or near downtown atlanta. Lots of damage was found there. Just a scary night..but glad to see things can be fixed.

Thanks for asking!!!

carnation

03-15-2008 08:33 AM

sorry for the crash...My teenaged son was at the Dome with his girlfriend's family when it happened--the dome began to shake and the catwalks up top were swaying and debris was falling on them..what a scary place to be.

http://news.aol.com/story/_a/tornado...15081309990001

DSTCHAOS

03-15-2008 12:31 PM

^^^^ terrifying and totally unexpected

As Fox News said, this definitely debunks the urban legend that tornados don't hit downtown areas with high rise buildings.

I was shocked when I saw this and had to make sure my folkseses are okay. The police are trying to keep people from driving around the area and stuff.

ComradesTrue

03-15-2008 12:48 PM

Pardon the crash....

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS (Post 1618385)

^^^^ terrifying and totally unexpected

As Fox News said, this definitely debunks the urban legend that tornados don't hit downtown areas with high rise buildings.

Both downtown Fort Worth and downtown Nashville have had tornados hit in the past 10 or so years. The Fort Worth one was pretty bad... one entire skyscraper (30 or so stories, can't remember exactly) was ruined and no longer inhabitable. Hundreds of cars were just pancaked on top of each other thoughout the downtown parking lots.

Fortunately it hit in the early evening, so the 9 to 5ers had gone home. A very close friend of mine was in his downtown office building at the time and said that it was scary as hell.

Don't know how or why the downtown myth started. It might just be pure math... if you consider the total square miles of "Tornado Alley" and compare it to the total square miles of the downtown areas in that same area... well, math will win most of the time- just not all of the time.

NiaX	03-15-2008 03:13 PM

I have 3 sands that are in ATL and they are safe! I was wondering what happened when I turned my tv on to watch the UK-GA game. I am glad folks are doing well... just wow.

DSTCHAOS

03-15-2008 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blondie93 (Post 1618390)

Pardon the crash....

Both downtown Fort Worth and downtown Nashville have had tornados hit in the past 10 or so years. The Fort Worth one was pretty bad... one entire skyscraper (30 or so stories, can't remember exactly) was ruined and no longer inhabitable. Hundreds of cars were just pancaked on top of each other thoughout the downtown parking lots.

Fortunately it hit in the early evening, so the 9 to 5ers had gone home. A very close friend of mine was in his downtown office building at the time and said that it was scary as hell.

Don't know how or why the downtown myth started. It might just be pure math... if you consider the total square miles of "Tornado Alley" and compare it to the total square miles of the downtown areas in that same area... well, math will win most of the time- just not all of the time.

No crash. ;)

Yeah my friends said they don't know why that urban legend exists because they know of high rise areas that have been hit. I think it's about probability and math, like you said. People hear about tornadoes mostly NOT hitting high rise areas so they think that means something.

Unfortunately there is one fatality of the ATL tornado.

neosoul

03-15-2008 05:48 PM

I hope everyone is ok! I'm at work dealing with our customers who's flights got cancelled due to the tornado...madness

DSTCHAOS

03-15-2008 07:03 PM

Okay the downtown twister was last night and another twister hit today (Northwest ATL?). There are a few fatalities. :(

DSTMystique

03-16-2008 09:43 AM

I live in one of the suburbs not far from downtown and all we got was alot of rain, and thundering and lightening, so I was shocked to come home and see the devastating pictures on the news!

fun4real

03-16-2008 07:26 PM

all good

I am in Atlanta and all my family and friends are OK. While I don't post alot, I appreciate coming here and the question being asked. I worked late Friday night and was heading home oblivious to everything that was going on. The reality of it all reminds you of how precious life is and how thankful we must all be for making it through any given day.

DivineDiva47

03-17-2008 08:34 AM

Hey Sorors,

GOD is good.The family, chapter sorors and I are fine. Since the storm hit in the downtown area our nect of the woods was not affected as much. I am just thankful we didn't have as many casualties as it could have been even though one is too many. However, I did hear this morning that there is more on the way so please keep us lifted. God is still faithful! My advice for those who live in apt's PLEASE go and get apt insurance you never know when you'll need it. The payment could be as low as $15 a month. I am getting on that task this morning...rather be safe than sorry.

Love ya!

PerfectVerse06

03-17-2008 12:06 PM

My boyfriend, friends, and I were on Peachtree St. having dinner when the tornado hit. It was so scary. But thank God we're all okay.

FeeFee

03-17-2008 01:17 PM

Glad to hear that all the Atlanta folks on here are safe and sound.

PerfectVerse06

03-17-2008 04:11 PM

Now that I know everyone is okay....

Do any of the ATL Deltas know if the step show is still on this weekend? :o

I know there was some damage near the venue for the show, so I wasn't sure if it had been postponed.

DSTKellie

03-17-2008 06:10 PM

I am glad to hear everyone is ok. I have a lot of family in Atlanta (mostly live north of atlanta) but I am happy you guys reported that you are safe!!

12dn94dst

03-18-2008 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PerfectVerse06 (Post 1619156)

Do any of the ATL Deltas know if the step show is still on this weekend? :o

I do "happen" to have that answer. :) The SHOW WILL GO ON!!! We have scholarships to give and a community to serve with the proceeds!

Last weekend's tornado caused significant damage to the Georgia World Congress Center and a number of events, including SMLAC's step show, were canceled by the venue. I have received word from our Chapter President that a new venue has been selected for the show. Details are as follows:

DATE: Saturday, March 22, 2008 - 6:00PM
LOCATION: The Arena at Gwinnett Center - 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097
PARKING: FREE!!!
COST: $25 at the door
Check out the WEBSITE: www.gwinnettcenter.com

I know it's a hike, and I know gas is expensive, but I hope that will not impede your support of my chapter. I do hope to see you there!

Thank you for your continued support of SMLAC and the work we do in the community.

Sincerely,
Kelli

PS - I still have a few tickets available. PM me for details.

PerfectVerse06

03-18-2008 08:52 AM

Hooray!!! :D

Thanks for the info! I'm sending out an email to my friends right now. :)

DivineDiva47

03-18-2008 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12dn94dst (Post 1619474)

That is good news I am so excited. My chapter (GCAC) is stepping in this years show! So we'll be there with bells on..smile!

7thSonofOsiris

03-18-2008 07:35 PM

Time to bounce back

I live in Dunwoody, and when the tornado hit, I was actually on 285 headed to the crib. Up to that point, I hadn't seen that much rain. It was crazy but, now it's time for the city to bounce back.

Peace,
7th

gamma_girl52

03-19-2008 09:12 AM

I was in the path of the tornado as I live in the heart of downtown...and watched bits of roof and plywood swirl right past my living room window! Scary!!
I live in a 16-story building and some of my neighbors windows were blown out on the 10th and 14th floors (I live on the 5th floor thank goodness!), but I am fine and luckily, no broken windows!

We're still in the process of cleaning it all up. The areas by CNN Center, the World Congress Center and Centennial Park are still looking bad, but making progress. A scary weekend to say the least.

fun4real

03-19-2008 02:22 PM

so disappointed

Quote:

Originally Posted by DivineDiva47 (Post 1619538)

That is good news I am so excited. My chapter (GCAC) is stepping in this years show! So we'll be there with bells on..smile!

Well, this is the year I don't have to hike to the south side because it is in my neck of the woods. But of course this would also be the year I cannot attend. :mad:

DivineDiva47

03-20-2008 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fun4real (Post 1620399)

Well, this is the year I don't have to hike to the south side because it is in my neck of the woods. But of course this would also be the year I cannot attend. :mad:

I hear ya...I live in Gwinnett and was NOT looking forward to the drive downtown. But for my sorors..I'd go anywhere (smile) Do we know if they are still having the after party too? Sorry you can't make it...I'll shake a leg for ya...:D

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