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This winter we must be prepared for possible power cuts due to the electricity shortage. The power cuts are estimated to last for about two hours at a time, and their timing will be announced most likely on the previous day.

We follow the instructions of University of Vaasa. During a power cut, the campus is closed, thus the library will also be closed and customers must leave the building. There will be an announcement in the library requesting people to leave.

During a potential power cut on campus, we will do the following:

• During a power cut, staff and students will work remotely in a location they prefer.
• The campus will be closed during a power cut. Please make sure that your laptop and phone batteries are charged.
• Lectures can either be kept remotely or cancelled during the power cut. Teachers need to inform students of their decision in advance. In case of a cancellation, the teacher decides whether to replace the lecture with another lecture or an assignment.

A power cut on campus will affect the following:

• There is no lighting
• Doors are locked and buildings are monitored (you are able to exit the buildings)
• Lifts stop
• Lunch restaurants are closed
• Air conditioning and heating are interrupted
• There may be problems with the water supply

Further information:

Head of Security Ronald Pått, ronald.patt@uwasa.fi,  tel. 029 449 8570

Head of Services Kirsti Mustalahti, kirsti.mustalahti@uwasa.fi, tel. 029 449 8620