University of Maryland Emergency Management

03/11/2022

Please note that charging mobile devices on your bed, especially under your pillow, is a fire hazard!

| Annapolis | Small Fire Caused by electronics charging on the bed | The device overheated and started burning the sheets | Smoke detectors were audible in the background | No injuries were reported and the incident was confined to the bed | Address held, as this post is meant to educate us all!

We are waiting on more from the authorities, regarding what type of device was overheating. However, this is a great time to discuss phone charging at night with your family.

Research has revealed that 53% of children/teens charge their phone or tablet either on their bed or under their pillow. This is can be extremely dangerous. The heat generated cannot dissipate and the charger will become hotter and hotter. The likely result is that the pillow/bed will catch fire.

Please share this - As these types of fires are on the rise. If you have ever woke up to a very hot PHONE, you know how easy it is to do this.

Pic - WGN showing a pillow that was burned caused by a charging cell phone.

10/09/2019

The Tallahassee Fire Department recognizes Fire Prevention Week with tips for college students

Tuesday's focus of the 2019 Fire Prevention Week is protecting young adults living in Tallahassee, specifically college students in their apartments.

09/25/2019

Staff from the UMD Fire Marshal's Office and the City of College Park Code Enforcement Division attended the annual Mid-Atlantic Life Safety Conference. Assistant Fire Marshal Luisa Ferreira was awarded the John C. Spiker, Sr. Life Safety Educator of the Year Award.

08/01/2019

Register for an upcoming CPR, AED, & First Aid class at University of Maryland. Trainings are being offered in August, September, October, and November.

This National Safety Council Adult and Child CPR, AED, and First Aid is given by NSC trained ESSR Employees and certification cards are printed for attendees. Retraining is required every two years. There is a cost of $80.00 per attendee which will be set up through jv transfer (Class size is limite...

07/02/2019

Planning where to watch the fireworks? Celebrate the Fourth of July on campus with UMD and The City of College Park, MD​: go.umd.edu/wcJ

06/03/2019

The University of Maryland Department of Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk, (ESSR) joins the National Safety Council and thousands of organizations nationwide in celebrating National Safety Month.

The Department of Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk, (ESSR) joins the National Safety Council and thousands of organizations nationwide in celebrating National Safety Month.

04/24/2019

Join University of Maryland Emergency Management at the Department of Environmental Safety, Sustainability & Risk tent located at Terp Town Center on McKeldin Mall for this Saturday, April 27 from 10am-4pm!

04/09/2019

It's Severe Storms Awareness Week. Make sure you're prepared and get info at https://go.umd.edu/U9x

NOAA's National Weather Service and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency are teaming up for Maryland Severe Storms Awareness Week, which will run from April 7-13, 2019. 

04/05/2019

Thank you to registered fire protection engineer, Andy Minister for sharing his expertise with the community at the Fire Safety in Research Laboratories Workshop this week at Clark Hall.

03/28/2019

Fire Safety in Research Laboratories Workshop at : 4/2 & 4/3 at Clark Hall, Seminar Room 1101.

This two-day Fire Safety in Research Laboratories Workshop is based on the fire protection requirements in NFPA 45, Fire Protection in Laboratories Using Chemicals, 2015 Edition.

03/12/2019

College Park plans to partner with the State Highway Administration to install more than 100 pedestrian lights in the city by summer 2024.

The State Highway Administration and city council are working to light up College Park.

03/07/2019

"The safety of our community is a community effort. All members of the University of Maryland community play a role in keeping campus safe. If you see something, say something to police immediately. Do not wait; the sooner you report, the sooner our officers can respond and address the situation." University of Maryland Police Department

I want to share with you how your police department continues to keep campus safe and how you can play a role in your safety and in the safety of your fellow Terps.