1 injured after storms at University of Montevallo; 3 campus buildings damaged

MONTEVALLO, Ala. (WBRC) - Officials with the University of Montevallo say one person suffered an injury after storms on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

Officials say the person injured suffered minor injuries. Campus police are assessing damage at the University.

The University of Montevallo shared the following message with the campus community the morning after the storms:

After surveying for damage through the night and into the daylight, University officials have confirmed three buildings on campus were damaged during last night’s storms. Vacca Hall, which houses the Alabama Traffic Safety Center, suffered significant damage. Brooke Hall and the 3D Art Building both experienced minor damage. Aside from building damage, some downed trees and fences, storm debris and detached roof shingles and gutters have also been discovered. We remain grateful that campus was not open at the time of the severe weather due to spring break. We ask that individuals who are not currently living on campus during the break refrain from coming to campus in order to facilitate further assessment, repairs and debris removal. At this time, the University plans to resume normal operations as scheduled on Monday, April 4. Residence halls will open as planned on Sunday, April 3, at 2 p.m. We wish to thank the UM Police Department, Physical Plant staff and Housing and Residence Life staff for working through the night to survey damage and tend to the needs of UM students. We would also like to thank UMPD and the staff in University Marketing and Communications for the timely warnings provided to our campus community throughout the night. As always, keeping the Montevallo family safe is our number one priority.