Dear UMBC Community,
Earlier this morning, a spill occurred in a laboratory on the 4th floor of the Meyerhoff Chemistry Building during a routine chemical retrieval.
Campus police were notified and subsequently contacted Environmental Safety and Health (ESH). Out of an abundance of caution, ESH initiated the fire alarm and evacuated the building. The Baltimore County Fire Department responded.
The spill was isolated to the laboratory where it occurred and was quickly contained. There were no injuries or health concerns.
Occupants have been allowed to return to the building, with the exception of the area of the incident, which will remain unoccupied until a follow up assessment is conducted. We appreciate the quick response of ESH, UMBC Police, the Baltimore County Fire Department, and campus partners, as well as the cooperation of everyone who evacuated while the situation was addressed.
Thank you,
Mike Pound, Director of Environmental Safety and Health