On August 20, 2019, Erin Rider interviewed Bryon Allgood for the Jacksonville Tornado Oral History Project at Jacksonville State University. Allgood recounts his experiences during and after the tornado that struck Jacksonville, Alabama, on March 19, 2018. At the time, Allgood was living in an apartment in Gamecock Village, where he sheltered with friends who sought refuge in his first-floor unit due to the threat of the tornado. As the storm intensified, they took shelter in his bathroom, hearing debris hit the building, though his apartment itself suffered minimal damage. After the first tornado passed, Allgood and his friends ventured outside to find part of a nearby building collapsed. They alerted residents and helped gather over 30 people into his apartment for safety as a second tornado approached. Allgood reflects on the range of emotions among those taking shelter, from calmness to panic, and describes his own surprising composure throughout the ordeal. He also details the damage to his car, attributing mechanical failures to the storm, and how he coped with the disruption in the weeks following, including staying with friends and utilizing resources provided by the Red Cross and the local community. In addition to managing repairs and recovery, Allgood discusses the support systems in place, including temporary shelter, food assistance, and gift cards provided by local organizations.