Flooding at a University of Georgia residence hall forced students to evacuate the building on Friday morning and could leave them displaced for up to a month, according to an email to students.
UGA officials are finding spaces on campus and in local hotels for residents whose rooms were affected by the “significant water event” at Building 1516 on the university’s east campus, according to an email sent to students. Building 1516 has a capacity for 555 students.
“Continue to check your email for updates about returning to your space or retrieving belongings,” reads a memo from UGA’s housing office. “We anticipate a large number of residents will be displaced.”
Rooker Hall also sustained minor water damage in a separate incident, but those residents were cleared to return to their rooms.
UGA is investigating the cause of the flooding at Rooker Hall and Building 1516, which opened in 2004 and 2010, respectively.
Following the incident, students were directed to other buildings on campus, including the Village Summit dining commons where those affected were invited to hang out or grab a meal, regardless of whether or not they had a meal plan.
“We are also working on a timeline for all other residents to return to the building permanently, which is contingent upon fire and life safety systems coming back online,” reads a Friday afternoon email.
Students wishing to find an alternative living space or commute from home were invited to do so, but asked to email the housing office, “so we know you are safe and can offer your relocation space to another student.”
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