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CU SAFE ALERT: Power outage affecting east side of campus, including traffic lights on 93, Perimeter Road. Facilities is on scene.

CU SAFE ALERT: Power outage reported in parts of campus. Extent is unknown at this time. Facilities is responding.

Clemson officials are monitoring weather conditions as heavy rain is forecast for the area and winter weather is possible in the far northern portions of the Upstate this evening into tomorrow. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to monitor road conditions which could impact morning commutes and use caution while driving.

Clemson University police reported a laptop was stolen from an apartment in South Calhoun Court Apartments between 9:30 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m. Monday. The resident was home; the door was unlocked. This is the fourth burglary in that area since Sept. 17. CUPD is investigating. Please report any suspicious activity by dialing 911 or calling 864-656-2222.

CUPD provided the following safety tips:

• LOCK ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS. Keep your doors locked even when home or leaving only for a few minutes.
• Turn on lights inside to show signs of activity in a residence. A darkened home or room sends the message to burglars that you are not at home.
• If you come home to find an unexplained open or broken window or door, do not enter; the perpetrator may still be inside.
• Use a cell phone or neighbor’s phone to call police.
• Do not touch anything or clean up until the police have inspected for evidence.
• Write down the license plate numbers of any suspicious vehicles.
• Note the descriptions of any suspicious persons.
• Ensure valuables are not visible from the street, especially high-end electronics.
• Mark and record serial numbers of electronics and other valuables.
• If you use websites such as Facebook or Twitter, never add status updates, comments or pictures that suggest you are not at home.

Issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, a federal law originally known as the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, that mandates timely notices to the campus community. The Clery Act is enforced by the U.S. Department of Education.

Clemson University police are assisting other local agencies after a student reported being assaulted after arranging a meeting with an unknown individual they met on a social media website. The student left campus with the individual Monday evening and later was sexually assaulted.

Please take the following precautions:

• Do not give out information or make appointments with strangers over the phone or social media applications.
• Do not admit strangers to your residence or vehicle. If someone you don’t expect approaches your door, make sure you know them before opening the door.
• When meeting new acquaintances, meet in well-lit and public areas and/or in a group setting.
• Make others earn your trust. A college environment can foster a false sense of security. They may feel like fast friends, but give people time earn your trust before relying on them.

If you are the victim of a sexual assault:

• Try to stay calm and remain alert. Look for situations that you can exploit to your advantage.
• Note the characteristics of your assailant and try to talk your way out of an assault or identify a means of escape. Information you recall about your attacker is invaluable to the police in trying to apprehend the criminal.
• Call 911 or, if you are on campus, notify university police at 864-656-2222 as soon as possible.