UMD has experienced a significant steam outage with reduced heat in many buildings and no hot water for showers and food preparation.
Facilities Management has identified the source of the problem and is working on solutions throughout the morning. Residential students will receive more guidance.
Weather-essential employees are encouraged to communicate with supervisors. Dining halls are affected by the outage; expect delays. Limit time outdoors and follow emergency guidance to stay warm.
More information and a list of impacted buildings will be available at http://umd.edu/weather.
Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police
Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone (AT&T and Verizon Wireless) / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555
UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)
https://umpdnews.umd.edu/download-umd-guardian-app-today
Prince George's County Police
911 from mobile phone
Non-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200
Office of Emergency Management and Business Continuity
https://prepare.umd.edu/ for quick access to phone numbers and emergency guide
UMD Police Walking Escort/Non-Emergency:
301-405-3555
NITE Ride
301-314-6483
http://www.transportation.umd.edu/niteride.html
Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
301-314-4357
http://helpcenterumd.org
Counseling Center
301-314-7651
http://counseling.umd.edu/
CARE (Confidential Services for Sexual Assault/Harassment/Rape)
301-741-3442
http://www.health.umd.edu/care
Health Center
301-314-8180
http://www.health.umd.edu/
Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM)
301-405-1142
TitleIXcoordinator@umd.edu
ocrsm.umd.edu
UMD Alerts https://alert.umd.edu
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