OMAHA - A controlled power outage forced the University of Nebraska-Omaha to cancel classes on Tuesday morning.

Below is the message that was sent by email to all students faculty and staff on Tuesday morning:

"All in-person and remote classes, in-person campus operations, and in-person and online campus events are cancelled for Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 due to power outages on UNO’s Dodge and Scott campuses and the Omaha Metro area.

Online (asynchronous) courses with materials/assignments due Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 should defer/reschedule those due dates. Employees should continue to work from home where possible, and should check with supervisors regarding previously scheduled meetings.

Previously designated employees should contact their supervisor to see if they may be required to come in to campus during this suspension of campus operations."