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Charging an e-bike, scooter or power tool?
When possible, charge it outside and always keep exits clear. These larger batteries store more energy, so a fire can grow quickly if something goes wrong.
Charge smart. Stay fire safe. 🔥
ALT "For tools and rides charge outside" with image of bike battery charging outside.
Is Pine Station haunted? We did a four-part series (start here: umbsafe.org/GhostsPt1). Then, @baltimoresun came by to see for themselves.
The paranormal investigation group 410 Paranormal said it encountered spirits at Pine Street Station, a two-story brick building on the west side of downtown Baltimore, during a recent hunt, according to Allison Shelley, the Clery compliance coordinator at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
Shelley said many employees in the building, home to the UMB Department of Police and Public Safety, say "they have had different experiences" there.
Read more: bit.ly/4BzsQgK
🎥: Karl Merton Ferron, @baltimoresun
😱 WE'VE BEEN ROBBED! Just kidding. No crime here… just two UMB Police and Public Safety team members who are still spicy about not winning the annual A&F Chili Cookoff. 🌶️
Congratulations to the winners. We respect the verdict (but we don't have to like it 😭)
🎃 Trick or treat! Our Community Outreach and Support Team enjoyed spreading a little Halloween cheer by handing out candy to students from a nearby elementary school. 🍬👻
🔋 Fully charged? Unplug it! Leaving a device plugged in longer than needed can create extra heat and stress on the battery.
A simple habit can help keep your device—and your community—fire safe.
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Sparky says: Stay fire safe! 🐶🔥
Thanks for charging into Fire Safety Month with us. Remember, small habits can make a big difference when it comes to fire safety.
The Charm City Ghostbusters are outside Pine Station, which is the home of some curious ghost stories 👻 Haven’t seen the series? Start here: umbsafe.org/GhostsPt1
The final part of our Ghosts of Pine Street Station series is out now! Is Pine Station really haunted? What do you think? umbsafe.org/GhostsPt4
🚨 Now hiring!
Explore four opportunities: Major, University Police Officer II, Connect Ride Drivers, and Security Officers. Plus, sign-on bonuses are available for select roles!
Make a difference, one interaction at a time. Find your place on the team: umbsafe.org/jobs
Something seems off? Stop using the device. Signs of a damaged battery include:
👃Strange smells
🔥Unusual heat
👂Popping sounds
⚠️Changes in shape or color
If it’s safe, move the device away from anything that could catch fire.
ALT "Feels hot? Stop using it." image shows hand holding a device.
UMB Alert: All UMB phone service has been restored. More: umaryland.edu/alerts
UMB Alert: UMB phones continue to experience technical issues. CITS working to restore service. More: umaryland.edu/alerts
UMB Alert: Technical issues impacting UMB Police phones. Call 6-6882 on-campus, 9-1-1 in emergency. More: umaryland.edu/alerts
⚡ Where you charge matters! Keep devices on a hard, flat surface like a table or desk—not on beds, couches, or pillows. Soft surfaces can trap heat and block airflow, increasing the risk of overheating.
Charge smart. Stay fire safe. 🔥
ALT "Soft Surface? Hard Pass." image of a controller charging on a bed.
A legendary detective.
An unfinished case.
A death inside Pine Station.
In Part 3 of The Ghosts of Pine Street Station, discover the story of Capt. Kahler, one of Baltimore’s finest detectives, whose final case may have left some unfinished business. umbsafe.org/GhostsPt3
Happy Boss's Day to our fearless leaders! Thank you for your commitment to our team, your dedication to service, and the example you set for our department and the UMB community.
ALT Chief Leone, Vanessa Harrington, and DC Barbara Duncan
ALT Security with UMB Public Safety leadership
UMB Alert: Normal operations resume at 5 p.m. for Bressler Research Building. More: umaryland.edu/alerts
Do you know what to do when the alarm sounds? 🚨
Chief Leone's Fire Safety Month tip: Know two safe escape routes before you need them.
When you hear the alarm, don't delay!
UMB Alert: Bressler closed for non-essential functions at 9 a.m. Essential functions continue. More: umaryland.edu/alerts
UMB Alert: Flooding in Bressler. Crews on site. Telework encouraged for BRB employees. More: umaryland.edu/alerts