The Texas Tech campus in Lubbock will stay closed by means of Friday.
Texas Tech College President Lawrence Schovanec and others addressed the campus
and local people in a press convention as we speak (March 13), expressing gratitude that
no accidents occurred throughout an incident on the Texas Tech campus Wednesday evening.
The scenario started round 6:40 p.m. Wednesday with reviews of energy outages and smoke
emanating from a manhole on the Engineering Key. First responders, together with the Texas
Tech Police Division, Texas Tech Fireplace Marshal, Lubbock Fireplace Rescue, and different legislation
enforcement companies, arrived on scene. Lubbock Energy & Gentle additionally offered a direct
response to guage and assess the scenario, and all obtainable crews will stay
on campus till the scenario is resolved.
Texas Tech’s emergency operations group labored in a single day to make sure campus security, main
to the cancellation of courses on Thursday and Friday. The college prioritized
evacuating these within the Engineering Key in addition to college students with medical wants and
these unable to go away as a consequence of spring break. Resort rooms have been secured for college students.
The Texas Tech Fireplace Marshal and State Fireplace Marshal’s Workplace are main the investigation,
with help from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The trigger
of the hearth is below investigation, however there no speedy proof of any legal
exercise.
LFR deputy chief Nick Wilson mentioned there is no such thing as a hazard to the general public, though parts
of campus stay inaccessible. As of Thursday afternoon, energy has been restored to
a part of the campus, however a number of meters stay off till it’s protected to show them again
on.
Schovanec counseled the professionalism of school, workers and native emergency responders,
emphasizing the significance of security and preparedness.
Texas Tech and its companions will proceed to observe and handle any remaining security
considerations. The campus neighborhood is urged to proceed to observe security tips and
keep up to date by means of Texas Tech’s emergency alert system.
