RTS/Orlando had to close August 20 – 22, 2008 due to strong winds and flooding rains from Tropical Storm Fay. A water leak in the Pamplin Chapel set off the seminary’s fire alarm. When the Orlando Fire Dept. responded it found a large roof leak and water pouring into the Instrument Room.

 
RTS/Orlando Director of Operations Christina Greenawalt, her husband Dale and the Maintenance Supervisor Gary Miller drove through the worst night of the storm to check on the seminary. They quickly moved instruments out of the room, and positioned tarps to prevent further damage where possible.
 
An expensive projector used for chapel was a total loss, the ceiling tiles were heavily damaged and the carpet was soaked. They are not sure about the organ as the electronics of the organ were wet as well.
 
In another building, the seminary’s main hallway to the faculty conference room was damaged by another water leak. Also, three A/C units were damaged by water infiltration in the control cards and water leaked into the bookstore. 
 
The storm brought approximately 10+ inches of rain to the area with more excessive amounts in the surrounding areas flooding many homes and streets. The Florida Disaster Recovery Fund assists in situations such as these. If you wish to assist the storm victims, click here to give to this fund.  You can also assist the seminary by donating here.