Alpha Gamma Delta Oklahoma House Fire

[Kevin]

Haven't read anything in the media, but have received from multiples sources a picture of the OU AGD house up in flames.

[Xidelt]

I hope everyone is okay!

[naraht]

http://www.normantranscript.com/head...sorority-house

Everyone out safely, looked through a number of other articles on what happened, appears it started in the Attic.

[amIblue?]

Glad everyone is safe. That's terrible!

[madamesquirrel]

Want to help? Donations are being taken here: http://www.gofundme.com/697f8s
Anything helps! These women are in their first week back to class and many lost everything.

[Kevin]

http://newsok.com/fire-reported-at-o...rticle/3924005

This is why the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act really needs to pass. All Greek facilities should have fire suppression systems.

[DEVODUDE]

[Kevin;]http://newsok.com/fire-reported-at-o...rticle/3924005

This is why the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act really needs to pass. All Greek facilities should have fire suppression systems.

I totally agree. I know many of the GLO's and various councils have been fighting to get this bill passed. Hopefully, Congress will come to reality that this bill is definitely needed to ensure the safety of our Greek members.

I am happy to hear that all AGD members get out safely!!!!

ZBT: "BROTHERHOOD & BEYOND"

[Titchou]

Originally Posted by Kevin

http://newsok.com/fire-reported-at-o...rticle/3924005

This is why the Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act really needs to pass. All Greek facilities should have fire suppression systems.

Amen! Several NPC groups have already mandated sprinklers. Kappa Alpha Theta, Pi Beta Phi and Delta Gamma are three that I know of for sure. We did it when I was Director of Housing for DG. I also had the opportunity to go to DC and lobby Congress for CHIA. Very exciting to be involved in that but still a long way to go to get it enacted.

[ChioLu]

Originally Posted by Titchou

Amen! Several NPC groups have already mandated sprinklers. Kappa Alpha Theta, Pi Beta Phi and Delta Gamma are three that I know of for sure. We did it when I was Director of Housing for DG. I also had the opportunity to go to DC and lobby Congress for CHIA. Very exciting to be involved in that but still a long way to go to get it enacted.

Doesn't MJ Insurance (the insurance company many GLO's use) mandate sprinklers?

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by ChioLu

Doesn't MJ Insurance (the insurance company many GLO's use) mandate sprinklers?

MJ is the agent/broker, not the carrier. MJ represents multiple insurance carriers that provide coverage to the fraternities and sororities. I attended a presentation from MJ last year, and I know that Travelers and Chubb are representative of the carriers. Given the number of GLOs who are covered through the programs that MJ provides and the number of houses that aren't sprinklered, I am sure that it is not a strict requirement. No doubt from an underwriting point of view, sprinklered buildings are preferred, but not required. Of course, those things could vary based on facility size, number of occupants, etc.

[irishpipes]

What a shame. That was one of the prettier houses on campus. Glad everyone is safe.

[OleMissGlitter]

Sorry to hear this. I'm glad everyone was okay. Was the entire house lost?

[arrowlady]

One of our local girls was in the house at the time of the fire. I spoke with her mother this morning and she said it was a pretty scary experience for the girls. Many most of their stuff.

Mostly they are just thankful all the girls are okay.

[Griffins&Quills]

Originally Posted by irishpipes

What a shame. That was one of the prettier houses on campus. Glad everyone is safe.

How is the structure? Is it salvageable with repairs?

[irishpipes]

Originally Posted by Griffins&Quills

How is the structure? Is it salvageable with repairs?

Yes. They are estimating about $500,000 of damage to the structure.