UMBC closed the main campus on Tuesday, September 17, after receiving a report of a Baltimore City water main break on Wilkins Avenue, between HiIltop Road and Rolling Road, and experiencing a subsequent loss of water pressure on campus. Water has been restored to campus and all systems are back in operation as of this afternoon, though evening classes will remain cancelled. Normal campus operations will resume on Wednesday, September 18.
Thanks to the UMBC facilities team, which was in contact with the Baltimore City Department of Public Works through much of the night to request and facilitate response on this repair to city infrastructure.
We would also like to thank the UMBC staff and contractors who attended to the safety and comfort of students living on campus. Students had access to drinking water, food, and restroom facilities throughout the water outage. True Grits Dining Hall remained open and operating safely under their pre-established emergency plans. Departments who supported the response effort include UMBC Police, Facilities Management, Student Affairs, Residential Life, Chartwells, Transit, Athletics, and Environmental Health and Safety
We regret the impact this disruption in water service to the campus has had on the members of our community and appreciate your patience throughout this challenging day.
Lynne Schaefer, Vice President, Administration and Finance
Thanks to the UMBC facilities team, which was in contact with the Baltimore City Department of Public Works through much of the night to request and facilitate response on this repair to city infrastructure.
We would also like to thank the UMBC staff and contractors who attended to the safety and comfort of students living on campus. Students had access to drinking water, food, and restroom facilities throughout the water outage. True Grits Dining Hall remained open and operating safely under their pre-established emergency plans. Departments who supported the response effort include UMBC Police, Facilities Management, Student Affairs, Residential Life, Chartwells, Transit, Athletics, and Environmental Health and Safety
We regret the impact this disruption in water service to the campus has had on the members of our community and appreciate your patience throughout this challenging day.
Lynne Schaefer, Vice President, Administration and Finance
