Christian Brothers University says it’s going green as it starts construction on a new dorm.

The school will hold a blessing of the ground ceremony 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1 at the site where the new Living and Learning Center will be built.

The new building won’t only provide more rooms for students; it will also have an arcade, laundry rooms and a kitchen.

“The center is being designed with ‘CBU Green’ features that include electric car charging stations, recycled construction materials, occupancy sensors, low-flow toilet fixtures, and mechanical system sensors,” said a school representative in a written statement.

The building will also catch rain water in a nearly 70 gallon barrel to use to water the building’s landscaping. And the school wants its engineering students to learn from the eco-friendly building techniques. It’s partnering with both the architects and contractors to give them hands on experience.

Shelby County has a new tool to help keep people safe and help ensure essential services get back up and running during a disaster.

The county Office of Preparedness just received a new mobile command center that will let local leaders keep working if the group’s headquarters is damaged during a disaster. The 36 foot long trailer might not look very special from the outside, but it’s packed with almost everything emergency officials will need to help them respond in a crisis.

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