Due to continued widespread power outages, we must wait until the morning to determine plans for Friday’s operations. We will announce a decision by 7:30 a.m. CT. Our teams continue to assess the storm’s impact on Loyola’s campus and cleanup is well underway. We received minimal damage from last night’s weather, with storm debris, downed tree limbs, and minor leaks and/or water intrusion in some buildings.

Due to widespread power outages, all university operations are suspended for Thursday, Sept. 12. All classes are canceled and the campus is closed except for essential operations. University officials are assessing the impact of Francine to our campus, and a full update will be provided once these assessments are complete.

We continue to monitor updated forecasts on Tropical Storm Francine. The latest advisory shows the storm’s track shifting eastward, but expected impacts to our campus remain unchanged. Our next communication to the Loyola community will come on Thursday after we have completed an initial assessment of Francine’s impact to our campus. Pre-landfall campus preparations have been completed and students who have chosen to remain on campus for the duration of the storm are secure.

University operations will be suspended on Wednesday, Sept. 11, in preparation for severe weather expected in our area from Tropical Storm Francine. All Wednesday classes are canceled and the campus will be closed except for essential operations. As of 4 p.m. CT today, Tropical Storm Francine is expected to strengthen and make landfall near Lafayette, LA, on Wednesday morning as a category 2 hurricane.

Loyola University New Orleans is currently maintaining normal operations. We are monitoring Tropical Storm Francine and its potential impact to campus and the greater New Orleans area. We will keep you informed as the forecast for this storm develops, and will share an update this afternoon by 5:30 p.m. CT regarding any planned changes to campus operations. Now is the time to prepare for potential impact from this storm. Please assemble your emergency supplies and finalize your hurricane preparedness plans.

The university is currently operating under a normal business schedule.

Loyola is currently experiencing a campuswide phone outage. We are working to restore regular phone service as soon as possible and we apologize for the inconvenience. Please use the following temporary contacts: Admissions: (504) 865-3240 or admit@loyno.edu Financial Aid: (504) 865-3240 or finaid@loyno.edu Student Financial Services: (504) 865-2388 or sfscenter@loyno.edu

The university will resume normal operations, including in-person classes, on Thursday, April 11. Faculty or staff members who experienced effects from the storm and need flexibility returning to work are encouraged to reach out to their immediate supervisor or manager to discuss. Students who were impacted by the weather are advised to communicate with their professor(s) and/or contact studentaffairs@loyno.edu for any additional resources or needs. Faculty are encouraged to remain flexible with students who experienced hardships due to the weather.

A strong line of thunderstorms are moving through our area on Wednesday, April 10, bringing the possibility of heavy rain, flash flooding, tornados, and hail. To ensure the safety of everyone traveling to campus, we are shifting classes online and will limit campus operations on Wednesday. Faculty are encouraged to review the academic affairs continuity of operations plan. Synchronous online courses should be scheduled if possible for in-person classes, but asynchronous activities may be scheduled as necessary. Faculty should share their plan with students via Canvas.