Emergency

In an emergency, the University of Maryland, Baltimore has plans, teams, and resources available to immediately respond. Here, you’ll find training opportunities, reference guides, and much more so you can be prepared before a disaster strikes.
UMB Alerts
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Creating a Disaster-Resilient UMB
You can help prevent against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural, human-caused, and technological emergencies and disasters at UMB.

Find updates during any storm
The only official sources for inclement weather announcements are this webpage and our emergency information phone line (410-706-8622).

Learn the Lingo
Changes to on-campus operations can be confusing. We can help!
Guide to Changes in On-Campus OperationsWe’re Open!
UMB’s President (or designee) is the only official who can “close” or “delay” UMB operations during inclement weather or other emergencies. If you don’t receive a UMB Alert about a change in on-campus operations, UMB is open, and employees should report to work as scheduled.

Active Assailant Preparedness
UMB as developed several training opportunities and resources to prepare for the unlikely event of an active assailant.
Active Assailant Preparedness
Office of Emergency Management
Meet the team behind the preparedness, planning, and response to emergencies at UMB.
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Occupant Emergency Plans
Building-specific details and directions for evacuations and emergencies.
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Continuity of Operations
Be ready for the most important and time-sensitive work, even during emergency disruption.
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Emergency Reference Guides
Helpful information for how to respond to a variety of potential hazards.
Contact
Emergency
Campus Police Non-Emergency: 410-706-6882
Emergency Announcements: 410-706-8622
Facilities Service Center: 410-706-7570