EMERGENCY GUIDE

In an incident, take these actions:

Call 911 or UMD Police at 301-405-3333.
Evacuate or shelter (as necessary).
Follow directions of emergency responders.
Monitor UMD Alerts for updates.

Call UMD Police at 301-405-3333

Protective Actions

Evacuate
There are multiple reasons why you may have to evacuate such as a fire or other life safety hazard.
Shelter in Place
For certain incidents like severe weather, staying indoors is safest. Follow these steps when you are told to shelter in place.

Emergency Events

Active Shooter
RUN away from the attacker or HIDE in a locked room/behind a large object. FIGHT the attacker if you are in immediate danger and are unable to RUN or HIDE.
Bomb Threat
If you receive the call, gather as much information as possible from the caller (who, what, when, where, why, and how). Report this information to 911 or 301-405-3333.
Cyber Security
Report any suspicious activity to DIT at 301-405-1500.
Earthquake
Find cover under a sturdy table/desk until the shaking stops. If unable to drop to the ground, cover your head with your arms. Do not evacuate the building unless you notice large structural cracks or are instructed to do so by emergency personnel. Watch for falling debris as you exit.
Fire
If you smell smoke or see fire, pull the closest fire alarm. Evacuate using the nearest stairwell/exit and proceed to a safe location away from the building. Do not use elevators when evacuating. If you are unable to evacuate, seek a location that provides refuge and call 911 to alert emergency responders to your location.
Flood
If the flooding is outside, seek higher ground and do not walk or drive through floodwater. If the flooding is inside the building, leave the area and report to Facilities Management at 301-405-2222.
Hazardous Material Spill
Avoid and isolate the spill area. Report an emergency spill to UMD Police at 301-405-3333.
Medical Emergency
Call 911 or 301-405-3333. Perform CPR and use AED as trained.
Power Outage
Power down equipment and report the outage.
Severe Weather/Tornado Warning
When directed by UMD Alerts, seek shelter in a windowless room, lowest level of the building, or interior stairwell without windows or exit doors. Stay there until the warning ends.
Suspicious Package
Do not move or handle the package. Evacuate the area and call UMD Police at 301-405-3333.