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As flood levels rise, university issues safety precautions

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By Shelby Brown —

This week’s continuous rains led the Ohio River to crest it’s banks and cause flooding in parts of Louisville. Most recently, a flashflood warning was issued for the city.

While U of L isn’t expected to flood, Interim Chief Operating Officer Lee Smith issued a Rave Alert with flooding safety precautions Feb. 23.

·If materials or electronic equipment are on the floor in a low-lying area, like the Brook and Floyd street corridors, put them on a shelf or raise them off the ground.