SIUC sustains $5 million in storm damage

Preliminary estimates of the destruction and damage caused by the May 8 storm which struck the region total $5 million on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus.

The university is largely insured against the building property losses. University officials are in the early stages of working with commercial insurance carriers and adjusters.

Of the $5 million estimate, $1 million is the anticipated cost of debris cleanup.

In addition, many buildings on campus sustained roof damage; in some buildings there was ceiling tile and other water damage, gutters torn off and other forms of damage.

The storm blew out nearly 100 windows in residence halls.