Rumor Control: Pensacola is NOT sending students away. We heard a rumor that the school was closing because all of Pensacola was without light and water. We called Bethany and Rachel and found out the amazing truth. A State University WAS closing down for the semester, but because of a special circumstance, Pensacola Christian College escaped that fate. It turns out that the state made it a priority to restore power to the hospital and that the college shares the same power lines as the hospital does! So, they are among the very first to have all utilities restored.
Both Bethany and Rachel went out with a crew of students and helped clean up the yards of people in town. Instead of being part of the problem, they are part of the solution!
The college web page gives this info:
Hurricane Update
The college sustained minimal damage to its buildings. While we lost many trees, the campus has been essentially cleared of all debris.
Nearly 5,000 people sheltered on campus during the storm. There were no injuries (not even a scratch)!
Pensacola Christian College has full power (including air conditioning) and water restored!
We have resumed full, normal operations.
We praise God for His grace and goodness during this time and we thank you for all of your prayers.
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