Know what to do in the event of an emergency garage closure BEFORE you come to campus.
During an emergency — such as winter weather, a hurricane, civil unrest, or a power outage — All 24-hour campus garages will remain open. However, non-24-hour garages (Pearl Street and Saratoga Street) will close and parkers will need to park in garages as defined below. Penn Street may open based on need.
24-Hour Garages
Open all days and times, even during emergencies, unless otherwise noted.
- Baltimore Grand
- Lexington
- Plaza
- Pratt
Non-24-Hour Garages
Not open during emergencies:
- Pearl
- Saratoga
May open during emergencies:
- Penn
Emergency Garage Relocation Plan
- Pearl parkers go to Baltimore Grand
- Penn parkers may park in Pratt
- Saratoga parkers go to Baltimore Grand
Important Details
- UMB Alerts will notify registered users that Emergency Garage Plans are in effect. Sign up for alerts here. (FPI, please use code FPI; UMMC, please use code UMMC.)
- If possible, signage will be located at garage entryways detailing where you should park when your garage is closed.
- Use your regular access card when entering and exiting a 24-hour garage in an emergency situation ONLY.
- Always consult the UMB Alerts page regarding any campus emergency situation to get current updates.
