Southern University reports second power outage this week as crews make repairs

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Southern University said its Baton Rouge campus is experiencing intermittent power outages as crews make repairs following a transformer outage.

Areas affected and restoration response

In a notice sent Sunday evening, the university said internet and Wi-Fi service may also be temporarily interrupted.

Southern advised students, employees, and visitors to use caution while moving throughout campus, particularly in areas where lighting, elevators, traffic signals, or other electrical systems could be affected.

The university said crews are working to complete the necessary repairs and that updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

RELATED: Southern University to reopen Wednesday after campus-wide power outage The notice comes less than a week after a campus-wide power outage closed Southern University Baton Rouge, the Southern University Law Center, the SU Ag Center, and the Southern University Laboratory School on Sept.

1. University officials later said power had been restored across the landmass and that normal operations would resume the following day.

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