What you need to know...
Whether you are visiting campus for an open house, sporting event, commencement, academic lecture, camp or club, or any other special event, it is important to have situational awareness and be familiar with your resources.
The university works closely with local and county agencies to provide a safe environment and respond to emergencies. On this page you will find resources that may be helpful to you during an emergency.
Emergency Information
- In an emergency, call 911 or (301) 405-3333
- If you here a steady siren tone, seek shelter and information regarding the emergency
- Follow social media accounts emergency
@UofMaryland
@UMDRightNow
@UMPD
@PreparednessUMD
- Listen to WMUC 88.1 FM or 1640 AM
- Watch Campus Cable Channel 76, TerpsTV
- Look at campus maps and building evacuation plans
- Look at the emergency actions on the Action tab of this site
- Locate and use a Blue Light Phone/PERT phone