Emergency
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Emergency
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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.
There are no reported emergencies on campus at this time.
UMB Alerts
Receive life-saving information right to your phone. Sign up now and make sure your information is up to date.
UMB Alerts
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.
Your Questions Answered
Changes to on-campus operations can be confusing. We can help!
Guide to Changes in On-Campus Operations
Become a “Preparedness Pro”
Free online and in-person preparedness training.
Training
We’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.
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).
Please note: Weather-related delays and closures are no longer sent to local news media outlets. Confirm any UMB delay or closure here.
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.
Office of Emergency Management
Occupant Emergency Plans
Building-specific details and directions for evacuations and emergencies.
Continuity of Operations
Be ready for the most important and time-sensitive work, even during emergency disruption.
Emergency Reference Guides
Helpful information for how to respond to a variety of potential hazards.
Contact
Important Phone Numbers
Call 911 to report an emergency.
UMB Police and Public Safety: 410-706-6882
Emergency Announcements: 410-706-8622
Facilities Service Center: 410-706-7570
Environmental Health & Safety: 410-706-7055
Office of the Fire Marshal: 410-706-3494
Student Counseling Center: 410-328-8404
Employee Assistance Program: 855-410-7628
Emergency Plans and Resources
UMB Emergency Operations Plan (2025)
UMB Continuity of Operations Plan (2025)
In the News
Emergency Reference Guide
University of Maryland Baltimore
The University of Maryland, Baltimore is the founding campus of the University System of Maryland.
620 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, MD
21201 |
410-706-3100
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The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the
Title IX Coordinator
. Read the
UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination
.
©
2025-2026 University of Maryland, Baltimore. All rights reserved.
Skip To Main Content
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.
There are no reported emergencies on campus at this time.
UMB Alerts
Receive life-saving information right to your phone. Sign up now and make sure your information is up to date.
UMB Alerts
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.
Your Questions Answered
Changes to on-campus operations can be confusing. We can help!
Guide to Changes in On-Campus Operations
Become a “Preparedness Pro”
Free online and in-person preparedness training.
Training
We’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.
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).
Please note: Weather-related delays and closures are no longer sent to local news media outlets. Confirm any UMB delay or closure here.
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.
Office of Emergency Management
Occupant Emergency Plans
Building-specific details and directions for evacuations and emergencies.
Continuity of Operations
Be ready for the most important and time-sensitive work, even during emergency disruption.
Emergency Reference Guides
Helpful information for how to respond to a variety of potential hazards.
Contact
Important Phone Numbers
Call 911 to report an emergency.
UMB Police and Public Safety: 410-706-6882
Emergency Announcements: 410-706-8622
Facilities Service Center: 410-706-7570
Environmental Health & Safety: 410-706-7055
Office of the Fire Marshal: 410-706-3494
Student Counseling Center: 410-328-8404
Employee Assistance Program: 855-410-7628
Emergency Plans and Resources
UMB Emergency Operations Plan (2025)
UMB Continuity of Operations Plan (2025)
In the News
Emergency Reference Guide
University of Maryland Baltimore
The University of Maryland, Baltimore is the founding campus of the University System of Maryland.
620 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, MD
21201 |
410-706-3100
UMB on Facebook
UMB on X
UMB on Instagram
UMB on LinkedIn
UMB on YouTube
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the
Title IX Coordinator
. Read the
UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination
.
©
2025-2026 University of Maryland, Baltimore. All rights reserved.