Exterior emergency exits are located on the Ground Level and First Level.

• Use the closest emergency exit on your floor.
• During a fire alarm, use stairs.  DO NOT USE ELEVATORS.
• Use the closest ground floor emergency exit to evacuate the building.
• Emergency exits may have a local alarm that activates when the door is opened.

Manual pull station locations are marked on your building’s posted emergency exit maps using this symbol.

• These are locations where occupants can manually activate fire alarms.
• Manual pull stations are normally located near entrances to stairs and at all emergency exits.

Fire alarm DOs and DON’Ts:

• DO pull the alarm if you see or smell smoke or see fire.
• DO NOT pull the alarm for a security threat like an active assailant, bomb threat, or suspicious package (refer to our Emergency Management Response Guides for more information).
• DO evacuate immediately to your rally point.  Call UMBC Police at (410) 455-5555 after you are safe.
• DO NOT try to fight a fire.  Only individuals trained in the use of fire extinguishers should do so.

How do fire alarms operate at this building?

• Fire alarms at the Library function differently than at other campus buildings.
• If you pull a fire alarm on the ground floor, first floor, or second floor of the Library, alarms will activate in all areas on these three floors.
• However, if you pull a fire alarm on the ground floor, first floor, or second floor, alarms will NOT activate on floors three through seven.
• If you pull a fire alarm on floors three through seven, alarms will activate only on that floor and the floor above.
• Example:  Pulling a fire alarm on the third floor will only activate alarms on the third floor and the fourth floor.
• Only occupants on floors with active alarms are required to evacuate.
• Police or Fire officials may then order a full evacuation once they arrive and assess the situation.

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) locations are marked on your building’s posted emergency exit maps using this symbol.

• Use an AED to help an unconscious person who is not breathing and experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.

Look for this sign to locate an AED.  Device locations at this building:

• First Level:  At the Circulation Desk, room 150D.
• Go to https://safety.umbc.edu/aed/ for more information.

No special training is necessary.  Anyone can use an AED.

• Pull open the cabinet door to break the red plastic tab security tab.  An alarm will sound and UMBC Police will be automatically notified.
• Call UMBC Police at (410) 455-5555 and your emergency will be relayed to 911.
• Take the AED to the emergency site, open the device, and follow the prompts.

Steps of an AED rescue:

• Open the lid and the AED will start working.  There is no power button to press.
• The AED provides voice and text prompts to guide you through a rescue.
• It will recognize each action you take and will ensure you complete every critical task before moving on.
• Remain on the line with the Police operator.  Follow instructions to help stabilize the emergency until an ambulance arrives.
• Continue first-aid or CPR until relieved by first responders.

Elevators ARE present in this building.

• Elevator Entrapment.  All elevators have an emergency call button which rings directly to UMBC Police.
• UMBC Police will call Facilities Management Work Control and will notify the fire department.
• UMBC Police will also respond to any elevator emergency situation.

Know where to go after evacuating.  Click on the map for a larger view.

• Confirm emergency conditions exist INSIDE your building. Err on the side of caution to protect occupants.
• Evacuate immediately when you hear the fire alarm. Use the closest emergency exit on your floor.
• Use stairs, DO NOT USE ELEVATORS. Use the closest ground floor emergency exit to evacuate the building.
• Once you are safe, call UMBC Police at (410) 455-5555. UMBC Police will relay your emergency to 911.
• Go to your rally point (RP) and remain outside the 50-foot blue perimeter on the map.
• If UMBC Police give the all-clear, you may leave your rally point and reenter the building.

Evacuate your rally point immediately and go to your primary assembly area (PRI AA) if:

• There are obvious signs of danger, like smoke or fire, or…
• UMBC Police verify there is an actual threat and they direct you to evacuate your rally point.

Your rally point is marked on the map using this symbol.

You must evacuate for any fire alarm on your floor.  Though false alarms are possible, we will always respond as if the threat is real.

• If there are no obvious signs of danger, like smoke or fire, go to your rally point to ensure your safety while UMBC Police verify the emergency.
• Go to your rally point and remain outside the 50-foot blue perimeter on the map.
• If UMBC Police give the all-clear, you may leave your rally point and reenter the building.

Leaders have three objectives at the rally point:

• Take accountability of your people.
• Confirm the nature of the alarm with UMBC Police.
• Determine if there is an actual threat to occupant safety.

Evacuate your rally point immediately and go to your primary assembly area if:

• There are obvious signs of danger, like smoke or fire, or…
• UMBC Police verify there is an actual threat and they direct you to evacuate your rally point.

Your primary assembly area is marked on the map using this symbol.

• If there is a confirmed threat, evacuate your rally point and go to your primary assembly area.
• Be aware of traffic. DO NOT walk into the path of moving vehicles when crossing streets.
• Remain outside the 500-foot red perimeter at all times.  Do not reenter the building until UMBC Police give the all-clear.

Your alternate assembly area is marked on the map using this symbol.

• Go to your alternate assembly area ONLY IF DIRECTED or if there is an obvious safety or security threat at the primary assembly area.
• Alternate assembly areas are indoor or covered spaces that provide some protection from inclement weather and other outdoor concerns.

Ground Level Shelter Locations:

Know where to go for shelter from environmental hazards.  Click on the map for a larger view.

• Confirm emergency conditions exist OUTSIDE your building. Err on the side of caution to protect occupants.
• DO NOT PULL THE FIRE ALARM OR EVACUATE if there is no fire or other threat inside the facility.
• Take accountability of your people.
• Stay away from external windows and doors. Do not leave your shelter area until UMBC Police give the all-clear.

First Level Shelter Locations:

A shelter-in-place order may take two forms:

• SHELTER ACTION:  This action may require you to move to your floor’s indoor shelter areas.
• INTERNAL RELOCATION:  This action may require you to move to a different floor or area of your building. You may use stairs or elevators unless directed not to do so.

Know the difference between SHELTER-IN-PLACE and LOCKDOWN.

• SHELTER-IN-PLACE:  An order issued for environmental hazards outside your building such as severe weather or hazardous materials accident.
• LOCKDOWN:  An order issued for a security threat, like an active assailant.  This action is meant to prevent an armed intruder from entering your building, your classroom, workplace, or living space.  For more information, review our Lock Down and Safe Haven Guidelines – September 2023