About 500 Jackson State students have to relocate during emergency dormitory repairs
By Candice Wilder | Originally published by Mississippi Today
Just hours before finals week begins, more than 500 Jackson State University students have had to leave Alexander Hall, where power has been out since Sunday morning.
University officials said a mechanical emergency is connected to the power outage at the freshman women’s dormitory. It was not immediately clear what a “mechanical emergency” describes.
Officials instructed students to pack three days worth of clothes and belongings, according to an email a student shared with Mississippi Today.
Sunday evening, university officials emailed students that they need to fill out a form to request temporary housing off campus. Students had less than 15 minutes to fill out the form before the 5:30 p.m. deadline, according to multiple emails students shared with Mississippi Today. The email said the emergency housing is based on availability.
This is a breaking news story that will be updated.
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