{
  "id": "2026-02-10-southern-university-baton-rouge-campus-wide-power-outage",
  "slug": "southern-university-baton-rouge-campus-wide-power-outage-2026-02-10",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Southern University and A&M College",
    "shortName": "Southern University",
    "state": "LA",
    "type": "hbcu",
    "alertSystemName": "JagSafe / official X",
    "enrollment": 8500
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2026-02-10",
    "type": "utility-failure",
    "cleryCategory": "emergency-notification",
    "resolution": "resolved",
    "headline": "Southern University Baton Rouge campus-wide power outage (Feb 10, 2026)",
    "headlinePublic": "Southern University Baton Rouge campus-wide power outage (Feb 10, 2026)",
    "summary": "Southern University [posted official power-outage updates via @SouthernU_BR](https://x.com/SouthernU_BR/status/2021256909337059535) for a campus-wide outage, remote operations for the day, dining adjustments, and power restoration.",
    "outcome": "Campus shifted to remote operations for Feb 10; power restored with normal operations resuming Feb 11."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2026-02-10",
      "channel": "twitter-x",
      "verbatimText": "The Southern University Baton Rouge landmass is currently experiencing a campus-wide power outage. Facilities crews are actively investigating the issue. Monitor the official university's social media channels, and the JagSafe app for updates and additional information.",
      "sourceUrl": "https://x.com/SouthernU_BR/status/2021256909337059535",
      "sourceDescription": "Southern University official X power outage notice (seq 1)",
      "characterCount": 270,
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "annotations": [
        "Verbatim from official institutional X account."
      ]
    },
    {
      "sequence": 2,
      "type": "update",
      "timestampApprox": "2026-02-10",
      "channel": "twitter-x",
      "verbatimText": "UPDATE: The Southern University landmass will transition to remote operations for the remainder of Tuesday, Feb. 10 due to a campus-wide power outage. Continue to monitor the university's social media pages and the JagSafe app for additional updates. #WeAreSouthern",
      "sourceUrl": "https://x.com/SouthernU_BR/status/2021265447035830706",
      "sourceDescription": "Southern University official X power outage notice (seq 2)",
      "characterCount": 265,
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "annotations": [
        "Verbatim from official institutional X account."
      ]
    },
    {
      "sequence": 3,
      "type": "update",
      "timestampApprox": "2026-02-10",
      "channel": "twitter-x",
      "verbatimText": "Dining Update: Dunn Hall will be the only dining location open for lunch today and will begin service at 12:30 p.m. Once power is restored, both dining halls will reopen for dinner service. #WeAreSouthern",
      "sourceUrl": "https://x.com/SouthernU_BR/status/2021287844304581099",
      "sourceDescription": "Southern University official X power outage notice (seq 3)",
      "characterCount": 204,
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "annotations": [
        "Verbatim from official institutional X account."
      ]
    },
    {
      "sequence": 4,
      "type": "all-clear",
      "timestampApprox": "2026-02-11",
      "channel": "twitter-x",
      "verbatimText": "UPDATE: Power has been restored on the Southern University Baton Rouge landmass. Normal operations will resume Wednesday, Feb. 11.",
      "sourceUrl": "https://x.com/SouthernU_BR/status/2021406874789347755",
      "sourceDescription": "Southern University official X power outage notice (seq 4)",
      "characterCount": 130,
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "annotations": [
        "Verbatim from official institutional X account."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "context": "Wider b121 HBCU residual. Official Southern University X multi-alert campus-wide power outage sequence.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Four confirmed-verbatim official X notices for campus-wide power outage and restoration."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Southern University Baton Rouge power outage",
      "url": "https://x.com/SouthernU_BR/status/2021256909337059535",
      "type": "official-social",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-26"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "hbcu",
    "louisiana",
    "utility-failure",
    "wider-reach"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-26",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-26",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}