[Ken Streeter]

FIRST has updated their home page with a new announcement as of 2pm on 3/17, essentially saying to "stay tuned for more info" as they figure out what the impact of the natural disaster will be upon the Championship Event.

The direct link to the FIRST page with the announcement is http://www.usfirst.org/who/content.aspx?id=8626

Quoted below for convenience:

Atlanta Storm Damage

TO: The FIRST Community
RE: FIRST Championship

This weekend, the Atlanta area was struck by severe weather including a tornado in the downtown area. As a result, two people were killed and significant damage was done throughout the area. FIRST would like to extend our sympathy to the families of those who have suffered the effects of the storm, as well as the officials involved in the recovery effort.

Also, as a result of the storm damage, weekend events at the Georgia Dome, Centennial Olympic Park, and the Georgia World Congress Center were disrupted. We are currently working with officials at the Georgia Dome, Georgia World Congress Center, and the City of Atlanta to assess what impact this might have on the FIRST Championship scheduled for April 17-19.

We will provide information to the FIRST community as soon as it is available.

Updates will be posted here.