Hundreds of UT students were asked to evacuate their dorm rooms after the residence hall experienced a power outage Wednesday.
University officials arranged for overnight accommodations for all affected students, but many residents opted to stay with friends in the area.-
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KNOXVILLE (WATE) - Hundreds of UT students were asked to evacuate their dorm rooms after the residence hall experienced a power outage Wednesday.
The University says the power failure happened early Wednesday morning at North Carrick Hall and could not be restored by the evening. As of 11 a.m. Thursday, the power still had not been restored.
University officials arranged for overnight accommodations for all affected students, but many residents opted to stay with friends in the area.
North Carrick Hall houses 436 male students. South Carrick was not affected.
The University also says although electrical power to the student rooms was disrupted, all safety systems including fire and notification alarms, emergency lighting in all hallways and exits and main desk telephones, as well as all power to the basement and first floors are remain fully functional.
UT officials anticipate electricity will be restored by late afternoon or early evening on Thursday.
