Alerts
UMD Advisory: Power Outage Update
Crews continue to work on the campus-wide power outage. Phased power restoration is expected to begin overnight. There is not yet an estimated time for full restoration. Targeted communications continue to on-campus residents. If you are experiencing an issue with accessibility in an affected building, please call FM’s Customer Response Center at 301-405-2222. During an outage, individuals with mobility impairment and/or a disability should call UMPD at 301-405…
UMD Advisory: Power Outage Reported
A campus-wide power outage has occurred. Facilities Management staff are on site assessing the situation. Crews are being dispatched to individuals in elevators. If you are experiencing an issue with accessibility in an affected building, please call FM’s Customer Response Center at 301-405-2222. During an outage, individuals with mobility impairment and/or a disability should call UMPD at 301-405-3555 for egress assistance and 911 for any life safety issue. --…
UMD Community Notice: Off-Campus Attempted Carjacking with a Weapon
**Community Notice** The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County Police Department. INCIDENT: Off-Campus Attempted Carjacking with a Weapon OCCURRED: June 13, 2026 (Saturday)/ Approximately 1:53 p.m. LOCATION: 3700 block of Campus Drive, College…
UMD Alert Test
First Wednesday of each month at 11:55 a.m., the campus tests the UMD Alert Emergency Notification System, Alertus System and Early Warning Sirens. These are only tests. In the event of an emergency, you will receive text and email notifications with information regarding the nature of the emergency and necessary protective actions. UMD affiliates may edit their mobile device settings at alert.umd.edu. Contact Information: University of Maryland…
Follow-Up From Today's Off-Campus Incident
On May 15, 2026, at approximately 2:36 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department responded to Lakeland Road and Rhode Island Avenue to assist the Prince George’s County Police Department for the sound of gunfire. Once officers were on scene, information was gathered from a witness that verified the incident. While officers were still on scene, we were notified of incidents occurring in neighboring communities. At approximately 3:30 p.m., the Prince George’s…
UMD COMMUNITY ALERT: Last Update
This is the last message for the off-campus sound of gunfire incident at Lakeland Rd and Rhode Island Ave. The Prince George's County Police Department is continuing to investigate.