UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Office of Facilities Management

Emergency Reporting

If you encounter a potentially life threatening emergency, such as the smell of gas, oil or smoke, contact Public Safety immediately (campus phones dial 911, cell phones dial 581.4040).

During normal work hours (Monday thru Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.), please also notify Facilities Management at 581.4400.

Non-Emergency Reporting

FM would like to hear from you regarding maintenance issues and unsafe conditions on campus.

Dorms concerns: contact Property Management at 581.4444
General campus related contact: Non-emergency issues call: 207 581-4400 or fill out a customer request form at: https://apps.maine.edu/FMRequests/request.xhtml also found on on UMS quick links: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT REQUESTS

Examples of some of our most common non-emergency issues and unsafe conditions are included below.

Unsafe Conditions

Street Lights Out
Trip/Slip/Fall Hazards
Exit Lights Out
Broken Railings
Damaged Stairs/Steps
Elevator Out of Service
Missing Fire Extinguishers

Hot & Cold

Room Too Hot
Room Too Cold
Window Won’t Shut
No Hot/Cold Water

Leaks

Leaking Radiators
Water Leak
Roof Leak
Dripping Faucet

Miscellaneous

Missing Manhole Covers
Recycling & Trash Collection
Broken Floor Tiles
Plugged Toilet
Broken Light Switch
Sticky Locks
Missing/Damaged Pipe Insulation