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Annex and Library closed during Mount Vernon power outage

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On January 8, 2026, Skagit Valley College closed the Annex and Library buildings on the Mount Vernon campus after an early-morning power outage. Other Mount Vernon buildings remained open. A 2:26 p.m. update said the buildings would reopen the next day during normal hours.

Alerts
2
Response
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Killed
0
Injured
0
Institution
Skagit Valley College
Community College · WA
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~8,000 studentsSVC Alert / Emergency Communications
Documented Timeline

Alert Sequence

2 messages in sequence · 2 verified verbatim

Confirmed wording is transcribed character-for-character from a primary source. Use Verify this quote under each message to open that source in a new tab and compare the text yourself.

INITIAL ALERTEmail
Verified verbatim1311 chars
Early this morning, the Annex and Library buildings on the Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon campus experienced a power outage. At this time, an estimated restoration timeline is not yet available. Out of an abundance of caution, the Annex and Library are closed until further notice. All other Mount Vernon campus buildings remain open and are operating as normal. Facilities and campus leadership are actively assessing the situation to ensure the remainder of the campus remains secure while working to determine the cause of the outage. Employees who normally work in the Annex or Library should plan to work remotely if they have a previously arranged remote work arrangement or check in with their supervisor for guidance on next steps. Contractors have been engaged to assist with diagnosing the issue and restoring power. Repairs may take a significant amount of time, and Facilities staff and college leadership are closely monitoring conditions and coordinating next steps. For technical assistance, the IT Helpdesk is available by phone only at 360-416-7766 during this outage. We will continue to share updates with the campus community as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to address this situation safely and as quickly as possible.
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SVC Emergency Communications — Jan. 8, 2026 7:02 a.m. power outageskagit.edufind archived copies
Verbatim text transcribed from the official SVC or university page cited in sourceUrl.
UPDATEEmail+7h 24m
Verified verbatim781 chars
The Skagit Valley College Administrative Annex and Library buildings on the Mount Vernon campus will reopen tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 9, and be open during normal business hours. Facilities staff and contractors have completed the necessary assessments. The buildings are not open to the public today; however, employees who require access may enter using their appropriate access card. Employees should continue to work with their supervisors for their work arrangements for the remainder of the day. Students can resume using services and spaces in the Administrative Annex and Library buildings beginning tomorrow. Thank you for your patience and flexibility during the closure. We appreciate the cooperation of our campus community. We will continue to share updates as needed.
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SVC Emergency Communications — Jan. 8, 2026 2:26 p.m. reopen tomorrowskagit.edufind archived copies
Verbatim text transcribed from the official SVC or university page cited in sourceUrl.
Message elements

How the first alert is built

To check this alert, Claude (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.

Early this morning, the Annex and Library buildings on the Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon campus experienced a power outage. At this time, an estimated restoration timeline is not yet available. Out of an abundance of caution, the Annex and Library are closed until further notice. All other Mount Vernon campus buildings remain open and are operating as normal. Facilities and campus leadership are actively assessing the situation to ensure the remainder of the campus remains secure while working to determine the cause of the outage. Employees who normally work in the Annex or Library should plan to work remotely if they have a previously arranged remote work arrangement or check in with their supervisor for guidance on next steps. Contractors have been engaged to assist with diagnosing the issue and restoring power. Repairs may take a significant amount of time, and Facilities staff and college leadership are closely monitoring conditions and coordinating next steps. For technical assistance, the IT Helpdesk is available by phone only at 360-416-7766 during this outage. We will continue to share updates with the campus community as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to address this situation safely and as quickly as possible.

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Majority finds S present based on Skagit Valley College.

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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    1. present: Source present: Skagit Valley College appears as the issuing institution. Independent read 1.
    2. present: The message identifies the sender through Skagit Valley College. Independent read 2.
    3. present: Institutional source is clear via Skagit Valley College. Independent read 3.
    4. present: Sender authority is Skagit Valley College, meeting the source criterion. Independent read 4.
    5. present: Named organization Skagit Valley College functions as the source tag. Independent read 5.
    6. present: Source element satisfied by Skagit Valley College self-identification. Independent read 6.
    7. present: The alert is framed as an official Skagit Valley College notice. Independent read 7.
    8. present: Present source because Skagit Valley College is named in the body. Independent read 8.
    9. present: Authority wording points to Skagit Valley College as the issuer. Independent read 9.
    10. present: Source=1 from the Skagit Valley College naming. Independent read 10.
    11. present: Clear institutional authorship: Skagit Valley College. Independent read 11.
    12. present: The university or college name Skagit Valley College counts as source. Independent read 12.
    13. present: Source present through explicit Skagit Valley College language. Independent read 13.
    14. present: Issuing body is identifiable as Skagit Valley College. Independent read 14.
    15. present: Rubric source met by Skagit Valley College. Independent read 15.
    16. present: Self-named institution Skagit Valley College is enough for source. Independent read 16.
    17. present: Source coded present due to Skagit Valley College. Independent read 17.
    18. present: The text attributes the notice to Skagit Valley College. Independent read 18.
    19. present: Branded or named sender Skagit Valley College is present. Independent read 19.
    20. present: Source element is present via Skagit Valley College. Independent read 20.
    21. present: Institutional identity Skagit Valley College anchors the source. Independent read 21.
    22. present: Sender is established by Skagit Valley College wording. Independent read 22.
    23. present: Source verdict 1 based on Skagit Valley College. Independent read 23.
    24. present: Named campus authority Skagit Valley College satisfies source. Independent read 24.
    25. present: Present: Skagit Valley College identifies who is communicating. Independent read 25.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Majority finds H present based on power outage.

    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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    1. present: Hazard present: power outage is a specific threat type. Independent read 1.
    2. present: The text names power outage rather than a generic emergency. Independent read 2.
    3. present: Specific hazard language appears as power outage. Independent read 3.
    4. present: Hazard element met by power outage. Independent read 4.
    5. present: Concrete threat: power outage. Independent read 5.
    6. present: Hazard=1 because power outage is specified. Independent read 6.
    7. present: Named hazard power outage satisfies the rubric. Independent read 7.
    8. present: The causal threat is power outage. Independent read 8.
    9. present: Hazard coded present from power outage wording. Independent read 9.
    10. present: Present hazard via power outage. Independent read 10.
    11. present: Threat type is explicit: power outage. Independent read 11.
    12. present: Rubric hazard satisfied by power outage. Independent read 12.
    13. present: Hazard is not vague; it is power outage. Independent read 13.
    14. present: The message identifies power outage as the hazard. Independent read 14.
    15. present: Specific threat power outage is stated. Independent read 15.
    16. present: Hazard present through power outage. Independent read 16.
    17. present: Named danger power outage counts for hazard. Independent read 17.
    18. present: Hazard element is present: power outage. Independent read 18.
    19. present: Clear hazard reference to power outage. Independent read 19.
    20. present: The alert opens or centers on power outage. Independent read 20.
    21. present: Hazard verdict 1 for power outage. Independent read 21.
    22. present: Specificity of power outage meets hazard. Independent read 22.
    23. present: Threat named as power outage. Independent read 23.
    24. present: Hazard is power outage, clearly stated. Independent read 24.
    25. present: Present: power outage is a concrete hazard. Independent read 25.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Majority finds L present based on Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus.

    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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    1. present: Location present: Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus places the event. Independent read 1.
    2. present: Where is stated via Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus. Independent read 2.
    3. present: Place cues include Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus. Independent read 3.
    4. present: Location element met by Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus. Independent read 4.
    5. present: Geographic or campus site Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus is named. Independent read 5.
    6. present: Location=1 from Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus. Independent read 6.
    7. present: Named place Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus satisfies location. Independent read 7.
    8. present: The text situates the incident at Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus. Independent read 8.
    9. present: Location coded present using Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus. Independent read 9.
    10. present: Present location via Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus. Independent read 10.
    11. present: Site reference Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus is enough. Independent read 11.
    12. present: Location satisfied by Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus wording. Independent read 12.
    13. present: Place language: Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus. Independent read 13.
    14. present: Location element is present: Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus. Independent read 14.
    15. present: Clear where: Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus. Independent read 15.
    16. present: Campus or address cue Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus appears. Independent read 16.
    17. present: Location present through Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus. Independent read 17.
    18. present: Named area Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus counts for location. Independent read 18.
    19. present: The message specifies Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus as the place. Independent read 19.
    20. present: Location verdict 1 for Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus. Independent read 20.
    21. present: Where recipients are affected: Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus. Independent read 21.
    22. present: Location is explicit via Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus. Independent read 22.
    23. present: Place named: Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus. Independent read 23.
    24. present: Location from Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus is sufficient. Independent read 24.
    25. present: Present: Annex and Library, Mount Vernon campus identifies location. Independent read 25.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Majority finds G present based on buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor.

    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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    1. present: Guidance present: buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor instructs recipients. Independent read 1.
    2. present: Protective or operational direction: buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor. Independent read 2.
    3. present: Action language includes buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor. Independent read 3.
    4. present: Guidance element met by buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor. Independent read 4.
    5. present: Recipients are told to buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor. Independent read 5.
    6. present: Guidance=1 from buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor. Independent read 6.
    7. present: Instructional content: buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor. Independent read 7.
    8. present: The message directs people to buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor. Independent read 8.
    9. present: Guidance coded present via buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor. Independent read 9.
    10. present: Present guidance through buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor. Independent read 10.
    11. present: Do-this language appears as buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor. Independent read 11.
    12. present: Guidance satisfied by buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor. Independent read 12.
    13. present: Actionable instruction: buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor. Independent read 13.
    14. present: Guidance element is present: buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor. Independent read 14.
    15. present: Clear instruction: buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor. Independent read 15.
    16. present: Community told to buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor. Independent read 16.
    17. present: Guidance present in buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor. Independent read 17.
    18. present: Protective action buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor counts. Independent read 18.
    19. present: The alert instructs buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor. Independent read 19.
    20. present: Guidance verdict 1 for buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor. Independent read 20.
    21. present: Operational order: buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor. Independent read 21.
    22. present: Guidance is explicit via buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor. Independent read 22.
    23. present: Instruction named: buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor. Independent read 23.
    24. present: Guidance from buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor is sufficient. Independent read 24.
    25. present: Present: buildings closed; work remotely or check supervisor is guidance to recipients. Independent read 25.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Majority finds T present based on early this morning; until further notice.

    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: Time present: early this morning; until further notice is a temporal cue. Independent read 1.
    2. present: When is stated via early this morning; until further notice. Independent read 2.
    3. present: Time language includes early this morning; until further notice. Independent read 3.
    4. present: Time element met by early this morning; until further notice. Independent read 4.
    5. present: Clock or calendar cue early this morning; until further notice appears. Independent read 5.
    6. present: Time=1 from early this morning; until further notice. Independent read 6.
    7. present: Named time early this morning; until further notice satisfies the rubric. Independent read 7.
    8. present: The message times the event with early this morning; until further notice. Independent read 8.
    9. present: Time coded present using early this morning; until further notice. Independent read 9.
    10. present: Present time via early this morning; until further notice. Independent read 10.
    11. present: Temporal reference early this morning; until further notice is enough. Independent read 11.
    12. present: Time satisfied by early this morning; until further notice wording. Independent read 12.
    13. present: Schedule language: early this morning; until further notice. Independent read 13.
    14. present: Time element is present: early this morning; until further notice. Independent read 14.
    15. present: Clear when: early this morning; until further notice. Independent read 15.
    16. present: Date or hour cue early this morning; until further notice appears. Independent read 16.
    17. present: Time present through early this morning; until further notice. Independent read 17.
    18. present: Timing early this morning; until further notice counts for time. Independent read 18.
    19. present: The alert specifies early this morning; until further notice as when. Independent read 19.
    20. present: Time verdict 1 for early this morning; until further notice. Independent read 20.
    21. present: Temporal scope: early this morning; until further notice. Independent read 21.
    22. present: Time is explicit via early this morning; until further notice. Independent read 22.
    23. present: Time marker: early this morning; until further notice. Independent read 23.
    24. present: Time from early this morning; until further notice is sufficient. Independent read 24.
    25. present: Present: early this morning; until further notice identifies timing. Independent read 25.
  • Impactabsent0/25

    Final assessment

    Majority finds I absent: no injury or severity consequence stated.

    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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    1. absent: Impact absent: hazard is named without consequence language (no injury or severity consequence stated). Independent read 1.
    2. absent: No severity or harm statement appears (no injury or severity consequence stated). Independent read 2.
    3. absent: Impact=0; nothing about injury, death, or damage risk (no injury or severity consequence stated). Independent read 3.
    4. absent: Consequence wording is missing (no injury or severity consequence stated). Independent read 4.
    5. absent: Does not state what the hazard could do (no injury or severity consequence stated). Independent read 5.
    6. absent: Impact not established beyond the hazard name (no injury or severity consequence stated). Independent read 6.
    7. absent: No life-threatening or dangerous severity clause (no injury or severity consequence stated). Independent read 7.
    8. absent: Impact coded absent: no injury or severity consequence stated. Independent read 8.
    9. absent: Severity is not articulated (no injury or severity consequence stated). Independent read 9.
    10. absent: People harm is not described (no injury or severity consequence stated). Independent read 10.
    11. absent: Impact element fails: no injury or severity consequence stated. Independent read 11.
    12. absent: No Sutton-style consequence language (no injury or severity consequence stated). Independent read 12.
    13. absent: Impact missing in this text (no injury or severity consequence stated). Independent read 13.
    14. absent: Without consequence phrasing, impact is 0 (no injury or severity consequence stated). Independent read 14.
    15. absent: Impact verdict 0: no injury or severity consequence stated. Independent read 15.
    16. absent: Hazard alone does not satisfy impact (no injury or severity consequence stated). Independent read 16.
    17. absent: No explicit harm to people or property (no injury or severity consequence stated). Independent read 17.
    18. absent: Impact not present (no injury or severity consequence stated). Independent read 18.
    19. absent: Severity cue absent (no injury or severity consequence stated). Independent read 19.
    20. absent: Consequence language not found (no injury or severity consequence stated). Independent read 20.
    21. absent: Impact fails the rubric (no injury or severity consequence stated). Independent read 21.
    22. absent: Does not convey potential harm (no injury or severity consequence stated). Independent read 22.
    23. absent: Impact unsupported: no injury or severity consequence stated. Independent read 23.
    24. absent: No impact statement (no injury or severity consequence stated). Independent read 24.
    25. absent: Absent impact: no injury or severity consequence stated. Independent read 25.

Systematic AI judgments with visible reasoning, not human-validated codings.

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Context

Background

On January 8, 2026, Skagit Valley College closed the Annex and Library buildings on the Mount Vernon campus after an early-morning power outage. Other Mount Vernon buildings remained open. A 2:26 p.m. update said the buildings would reopen the next day during normal hours.
Analysis

Key Findings

Full English text recovered from the official SVC Emergency Communications page.
Spanish parallel versions exist on the same page and were not transcribed as separate alerts.
Outcome
Annex and Library reopened Friday, January 9 during normal business hours after facilities assessments. Employees needed access cards on Jan. 8; public remained closed that day.
Provenance

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  1. Official
    Emergency Communications (Skagit Valley College Security Services)
    skagit.edu
    archived copy
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Campus Alert Archive. "Skagit Valley College: Annex and Library closed during Mount Vernon power outage." Incident of January 8, 2026. Added July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/skagit-valley-college-mount-vernon-annex-library-power-outage-2026-01-08/

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Added July 2026Updated July 2026Via ingestion