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CAMPUS EMERGENCY ALERTS:
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Emergency Numbers

Police Emergency
On-campus phone 911
On-campus contingency phone:
301.403.4544 or 301.403.4543
Off-campus 301.405.3333
(UM Police) or 911
Non-Emergency 301.405.3555
Other Police Numbers

Fire Emergency
Dial 911

University Health Center
301.314.8180

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Weather Emergencies

Tornadoes

Watch: Conditions are right for a tornado to develop. Continue with normal activities, but continue to monitor the weather.

Warning: Radar or weather spotters have identified a tornado. The UMD Alert System will activate if there is danger in the University Community.

If Indoors:

  • Know the location of the nearest shelter for your facility. This can be a basement or a ground floor hallway with no windows or a door frame.
  • Get under a desk or a table.
  • Be careful removing debris that has fallen around you.
  • Remain calm in a protected area until the threat has ceased or the danger has a passed.
  • Call the Department of Public Safety at 911 or 53333 to report injuries or damage.

If Outdoors:

  • Try to seek shelter indoors, if you cannot;
  • Try to get to a protected or safe area away from buildings, windows and glass, telephone or light poles or any place where there could be falling debris (A low area such as a ditch or ravine or a depression works well).
  • Lie face down and cover your head and face.
  • Be careful removing debris that has fallen around you.
  • Call the Department of Public Safety at 911 or 53333 to report injuries or damage.







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