Category: Alert

Campus closure – Aug. 28

Campus will be closed Friday, Aug. 28. Current plans are to return Monday, Aug. 31. We remain under Phase Two of the state’s COVID-19 return plan, with a mask mandate in place.

Please continue to be safe. There are a number of trees down, and power is out throughout the city.

Campus closure – Aug. 27

According to the National Weather Service, north Louisiana should experience tropical storm conditions tomorrow – Thursday, Aug. 27.

Hurricane Laura is expected to make landfall near the Texas and Louisiana border as a major hurricane this evening. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, and possible tornadoes are expected overnight Wednesday and through Thursday.

Campus will be closed tomorrow – Thursday, Aug. 27 – in anticipation of the possibility of dangerous weather.

Many essential employees work to ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff. Other employees work to successfully meet University deadlines such as payroll processing and perform other essential administrative functions during the closure. Please travel with extreme caution if you plan to come to campus.

Reminder: Citywide curfew and Big Event

The emergency curfew for the City of Ruston is still in effect from 10:00 PM until 6:00 AM. This emergency curfew shall remain in effect until lifted.

The Big Event will take place at 8:00 AM tomorrow. We will meet on the east side of Joe Aillet Stadium. Lunch will be served while food supplies last.

Update – campus damage

As the sun comes up, we are continuing to assess damage on campus.
 
Reminder: campus is closed today. We will make the call on tomorrow as soon as possible today.
 
Several buildings do not have power, and trees and power lines are still down in many places.
 
Parents – all our students on campus are safe. It might be a bit hard to reach students on their cell phones because of the number of calls right now.
 

Weather update

Several Louisiana universities and state and local government in south Louisiana have announced closures for Thursday because of possible severe weather.

Louisiana Tech will remain open Thursday, April 18. Students who may be traveling south for the long weekend should take care when driving.

Be safe!

Update on 13 April 2019 weather

After yesterday’s rain and severe weather, areas of North Louisiana may have large amounts of water that has not yet receded.

Please continue to exercise caution when driving in areas with high water.

Severe Weather Alert

Through today, the Ruston area has the potential for severe weather.

Please monitor local weather and be prepared to shelter in place when necessary.

For students who reside on campus, the following advisories have been issued in the event of an emergency:

  • In a traditional residence hall, make your way to first floor hallway and shelter in place.
  • In a residential suite or any apartments, take shelter in your bathroom with a mattress as cover.
  • You should always take shelter in the lowest floor possible away from windows and the possibility of flying debris.
  • Resident assistants and hall directors will be updated as the weather progresses and may lead the charge to seek these accommodations.  Please give them your cooperation if necessary.
  • The staff member on call for the weekend is Roshaun Taylor, Hall Director of Mitchell Hall.  You can contact him at 318.257.4273 should any concerns arise.

Once again, please monitor local weather through area media for up-to-date information on changing conditions.