Nicholls initiates Phase III alert, cancels classes, activities

By: Nicholls State University
Update: 7/11/19
THIBODAUX, La. -- Nicholls State University classes and activities are canceled for Friday, July 12, due to severe weather posed by the approach of Tropical Storm Barry.
Thursday night classes will continue as scheduled, however, students should remain weather aware and contact their professor if they do not believe they can safely travel to campus.
The Nicholls Emergency Preparedness Committee has initiated a Phase III alert in accordance with the university's Hurricane Emergency Plan, posted at emergency.nicholls.edu. Campus administrative offices will also close on Friday.
The campus will resume normal class schedules and business activities on Monday, July 15. The Emergency Preparedness Committee will continue to monitor the status of the storm and will take additional action if necessary.
Significant rainfall and damaging winds are projected to impact the Bayou Region beginning on Friday and continuing through Saturday. Please stay weather aware by monitoring local media and nicholls.edu for updates. The Nicholls community is encouraged to prioritize their own safety when making decisions about whether to travel.
All Nicholls departments will refer to the Hurricane Emergency Plan and begin enacting internal Phase I storm preparations at this time. The community will be notified if Phase XX storm preparations are implemented.
Please continue to monitor nicholls.edu for updates.
Original Release: 7/10/19
THIBODAUX – The Nicholls State University Emergency Preparedness Committee has initiated a Phase 1 alert as Tropical Cyclone 2 approaches South Louisiana, bringing the potential of heavy rainfall and winds to the Bayou Region.
At this time, all classes and campus activities are currently continuing as scheduled. The Committee initiated the alert in accordance with the university’s Hurricane Emergency Plan, posted at emergency.nicholls.edu.
It is possible that several inches of rain will fall in our area between today and Sunday. Please stay weather aware by monitoring local media and nicholls.edu for updates. The Nicholls community is encouraged to prioritize their own safety when making decisions about whether to travel.
All Nicholls departments will refer to the Hurricane Emergency Plan and begin enacting internal Phase I storm preparations at this time. The community will be notified if Phase II storm preparations are implemented.