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  "id": "2026-01-26-kentucky-state-university-winter-storm-fern-multi-day",
  "slug": "kentucky-state-university-winter-storm-fern-multi-day-2026-01-26",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Kentucky State University",
    "shortName": "KSU",
    "state": "KY",
    "type": "hbcu",
    "alertSystemName": "BRED Alert / @KyStateU",
    "enrollment": 2200
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2026-01-26",
    "type": "winter-weather",
    "cleryCategory": "emergency-notification",
    "resolution": "resolved",
    "headline": "Winter Storm Fern multi-day close then remote operations",
    "headlinePublic": "Winter Storm Fern multi-day close then remote operations",
    "summary": "Kentucky State [closed January 26](https://x.com/KyStateU/status/2015533880028058015) for hazardous conditions, then [ran remote operations through Winter Storm Fern](https://x.com/KyStateU/status/2015942609819095543) on January 27-28.",
    "outcome": "Full close Jan 26; remote/virtual Jan 27-28."
  },
  "alerts": [
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      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestamp": "2026-01-25T16:14:58-05:00",
      "channel": "twitter-x",
      "verbatimText": "Kentucky State University will be closed Mon., Jan. 26 due to hazardous conditions statewide. \n\nAll in-person classes canceled. Essential employees follow supervisor guidance. Tuesday status to follow. Exercise extreme caution and avoid travel unless necessary.\n\n#BREDAlert",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sourceUrl": "https://x.com/KyStateU/status/2015533880028058015",
      "sourceDescription": "@KyStateU Jan 26 close",
      "characterCount": 273,
      "annotations": [
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        "SPN 523 at capture."
      ],
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    },
    {
      "sequence": 2,
      "type": "update",
      "timestamp": "2026-01-26T19:19:07-05:00",
      "channel": "twitter-x",
      "verbatimText": "🚨 Weather Update 🚨
Due to ongoing impacts from Winter Storm Fern and dangerously cold temps, Kentucky State will operate remotely Tuesday, Jan. 27.\n• Employees work remotely, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (unless directed otherwise)
• All classes will be held virtually",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sourceUrl": "https://x.com/KyStateU/status/2015942609819095543",
      "sourceDescription": "@KyStateU Jan 27 remote",
      "characterCount": 258,
      "annotations": [
        "Dual independent X fetch match 2026-08-05; second blind sha256 match. U+2028 line separators preserved.",
        "SPN 523 at capture.",
        "Same Winter Storm Fern multi-day incident."
      ],
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    },
    {
      "sequence": 3,
      "type": "update",
      "timestamp": "2026-01-26T19:19:51-05:00",
      "channel": "twitter-x",
      "verbatimText": "• Essential employees should follow supervisor guidance\n\nWednesday, Jan. 28 status will be announced via official KSU channels & BRED Alerts.\n
Please use extreme caution and avoid travel unless necessary.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sourceUrl": "https://x.com/KyStateU/status/2015942794360062004",
      "sourceDescription": "@KyStateU Jan 27 thread",
      "characterCount": 204,
      "annotations": [
        "Dual independent X fetch match 2026-08-05; second blind sha256 match.",
        "SPN 523 at capture."
      ],
      "textSha256": "42e5071e6e267f8dd661d7b64e1cd9e0cc75bb5c11bae7f29c03367db4a0bbd1"
    },
    {
      "sequence": 4,
      "type": "update",
      "timestamp": "2026-01-27T18:27:35-05:00",
      "channel": "twitter-x",
      "verbatimText": "Remote operations and virtual classes remain in effect Wed., Jan. 28 due to hazardous conditions across central KY.  Employees work remotely 8 am – 4:30 pm.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sourceUrl": "https://x.com/KyStateU/status/2016292030226317494",
      "sourceDescription": "@KyStateU Jan 28 remote",
      "characterCount": 156,
      "annotations": [
        "Dual independent X fetch match 2026-08-05; second blind sha256 match.",
        "SPN 523 at capture."
      ],
      "textSha256": "b0ab6cbc444bafdfbe4e1a0a54eadad7fd2c90d60f683c87589ef692716f1b09"
    },
    {
      "sequence": 5,
      "type": "update",
      "timestamp": "2026-01-27T18:28:50-05:00",
      "channel": "twitter-x",
      "verbatimText": "Essential employees follow supervisor guidance. Underwood Cafeteria returns to full service Wednesday after occasional modified hours. Thursday status to follow. Avoid unnecessary travel; use extreme caution.\n\n#ThorobredsLeadingForImpact\n#BREDAlert #ThorobredsCare",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sourceUrl": "https://x.com/KyStateU/status/2016292342588661959",
      "sourceDescription": "@KyStateU Jan 28 thread",
      "characterCount": 264,
      "annotations": [
        "Dual independent X fetch match 2026-08-05; second blind sha256 match.",
        "SPN 523 at capture."
      ],
      "textSha256": "528f5686a4c242109cc01f36ed75415bb1ade211ec6f21a88c44db63a2841f45"
    }
  ],
  "context": "Official HBCU BRED Alert during Winter Storm Fern cold event.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Multi-day close-then-remote sequence for Winter Storm Fern."
  ],
  "sources": [
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      "title": "@KyStateU Jan 26",
      "url": "https://x.com/KyStateU/status/2015533880028058015",
      "type": "official-social",
      "accessDate": "2026-08-05",
      "archiveUrl": null,
      "archiveNotes": "SPN 523"
    },
    {
      "title": "@KyStateU Jan 27",
      "url": "https://x.com/KyStateU/status/2015942609819095543",
      "type": "official-social",
      "accessDate": "2026-08-05",
      "archiveUrl": null,
      "archiveNotes": "SPN 523"
    },
    {
      "title": "@KyStateU Jan 27b",
      "url": "https://x.com/KyStateU/status/2015942794360062004",
      "type": "official-social",
      "accessDate": "2026-08-05",
      "archiveUrl": null,
      "archiveNotes": "SPN 523"
    },
    {
      "title": "@KyStateU Jan 28",
      "url": "https://x.com/KyStateU/status/2016292030226317494",
      "type": "official-social",
      "accessDate": "2026-08-05",
      "archiveUrl": null,
      "archiveNotes": "SPN 523"
    },
    {
      "title": "@KyStateU Jan 28b",
      "url": "https://x.com/KyStateU/status/2016292342588661959",
      "type": "official-social",
      "accessDate": "2026-08-05",
      "archiveUrl": null,
      "archiveNotes": "SPN 523"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "hbcu",
    "kentucky",
    "winter-weather",
    "kentucky-state"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-08-05",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-08-05",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}