In the event of an emergency or weather closure, the University of Maine Police Department (UMPD) distributes messages through email, SMS (text message), and phone calls. Emergency notifications and updates are also posted to the UMaine website.
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Students, Faculty and Staff portal instructions
To receive these messages, you must be signed up through our emergency notification system. Instructions to sign up or modify your current emergency notification preferences are as follows:
- Log in to MyCampus portal.
- Click on the “Manage Emergency Notifications” icon (red triangle with exclamation point).
- Add or edit your contact details, such as your cell phone number or email address.
- Check your emergency notification “Subscriptions” tab.
- The “My Subscriptions” tab will show the current emergency notifications you are subscribed to. Here, you can add or remove delivery methods for notifications (e.g. phone call, email, SMS).
- The “Manage Subscriptions” tab will allow you to add or remove emergency notifications from various University of Maine System locations, be sure to click “Save” after making new selections.
We appreciate you taking the time to ensure you are subscribed to emergency notifications.
Additional Safety Resource: Black Bear Safe App
UMPD also offers the Black Bear Safe mobile app, which provides additional safety services and resources for the UMaine and UMaine Machias communities. The app includes quick access to UMPD, emergency call features, campus safety information, crime prevention tips, and other tools designed to help keep you informed, connected, and safe. We encourage all students, faculty, and staff to download the Black Bear Safe app. Downloading the Black Bear Safe app does not replace the need to sign up for emergency notifications as referenced above.
Report Safety Concerns
For emergencies, dial 911.
To report non-emergency safety concerns or to receive additional guidance, contact the University of Maine Police Department at 207-581-4040.
