Severe Weather Update

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS CURRENTLY IN EFFECT FOR THE AREA AROUND THE LOUISIANA TECH CAMPUS AND ALL OF LINCOLN PARISH.

IF YOU FIND YOURSELF IN THE PATH OF THIS DANGEROUS STORM, MOVE INDOORS AND TO THE LOWEST LEVEL OF THE BUILDING. STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS. IF DRIVING, DO NOT SEEK SHELTER UNDER A HIGHWAY OVERPASS.

The Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office reports trees down on US 167 near the Lincoln-Jackson Parish line. Please avoid travel in this area if possible.

If severe weather becomes an immediate threat, Louisiana Tech Police strongly recommends that you shelter in place immediately, in a strong building or structure and away from windows and exterior doors. If you encounter downed power lines or damage, DO NOT approach. Call the Louisiana Tech Police Department at 257-4018.

If you should need emergency assistance, call Louisiana Tech Police at 257-4018. Otherwise, assistance can be reached by calling the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office (255-5111), or Ruston Police (255-4141), or if an emergency, 9-1-1.

Other informational resources can be accessed via the links to the left. Stay tuned to this website for further updates on the severe weather impacting our campus and community.