Campus Alerts

April 16, 2024 | 8:42 a.m.

Campus lockdown has been lifted and the “all clear” has been issued. All persons may return and resume regular activities.

April 16, 2024 | 8:24 a.m.

Gunshots were reported at the downtown Flint MTA bus station at 8:13 a.m. Campus is currently in lockdown and persons should secure in place. If traveling downtown, avoid the bus station area until further notice.

Feb. 5, 2024 | 1:36 p.m.

The Murchie Science Building Expansion has reopened. With minor exceptions, normal activity can be resumed throughout the building. Please avoid the cordoned-off areas on the 1st floor of the building as Facilities and Operations complete the clean-up process in those common area spaces.

Feb. 5, 2024 | 11:20 a.m.

Due to a sewer backup in the vicinity of the Murchie Science Building, the MSB Expansion is being closed immediately as Facilities and Operations staff work to mitigate the issue. Please avoid the area in question. The remainder of MSB is unaffected by this closure.

Further updates will be provided as they are made available.

Jan. 22, 2024 | 8:00 p.m.

Due to forecasted inclement weather, the University of Michigan-Flint’s campus will have a delayed reopening, tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 12 p.m.

Please be aware that all classes – including in-person and online synchronous – will not begin until 12 p.m. Prior to 12 p.m., all campus buildings will be closed, as well as off-campus teaching and community learning sites, including all high school DEEP and early college courses.

On-campus food service – Picasso at UCEN and Clint’s Cafe – will be available beginning at 12 p.m. Blue Bistro in the William S. White Building will be closed.

Until 12 p.m., university faculty and staff should perform work duties remotely (with the exception of teaching courses as outlined above) and contact their chair/supervisor if they have questions. Those staff members performing essential tasks on campus should report to the university in accordance with existing departmental protocols and procedures.

Please see the UM-Flint Campus Emergency Response Plan for more information about university emergency preparedness and response.

Thank you and stay safe.

Jan. 12, 2024 | 4:01 p.m.

Due to inclement weather, the university will reduce campus operations for Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, except for those activities related to the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.

Please be aware that all classes – including in-person and online synchronous – will be canceled; all campus buildings will be closed; and all off-campus teaching and community learning sites will be closed, including all high school DEEP and early college courses.

On-campus residential students may remain in their rooms and do not need to leave campus. Food service will be available at Clint’s Café, located on the third floor of the University Center, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Those staff members performing essential tasks on campus should report to the university in accordance with existing departmental protocols and procedures.

Please see the UM-Flint Campus Emergency Response Plan for more information about university emergency preparedness and response.

Aug. 24, 2023 | 9:23 p.m.

A tornado warning has been issued for Genesee County until 10 p.m. Persons are advised to move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. More info is available from the National Weather Service.

Aug. 24, 2023 | 5:43 a.m.

As reported to the Department of Public Safety, on Aug. 24, at or near 4 a.m., a male standing at or near the ice rink located on Saginaw Street was approached by another male – who was described as wearing a brown shirt and camouflage pants – and cut the victim with an unknown object. The victim sustained minor injuries and was treated and released at the scene.

The suspect fled the scene in an unknown direction.

Neither subject involved in this incident is associated with the university.

The University of Michigan-Flint Police are investigating the incident and anyone with information should call 810-762-3333.

Remember:

Look assertive and be aware of your surroundings.
Trust your intuition. If a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, choose an alternative.
Walk with a friend or co-worker in well-lit areas.
Avoid isolated areas.
If you feel threatened, look for a blue light emergency phone.
If you see something, say something. Report suspicious behavior. If on campus call 810-762-3333 or 911.

July 12, 2023 | 6:15 p.m.

UM-Flint has completed the flushing of building water systems and the replacement of select filters that were used during this week’s boil water advisory from the city of Flint. The campus community can now resume normal water usage.

For further information or to have questions answered, contact Environment, Health and Safety at [email protected].

July 11, 2023 | 2:13 p.m.

The city of Flint has lifted its boil water advisory as repairs to the broken water main are now complete and testing has been finished. The city indicated that its bacterial testing has confirmed that water quality meets all state and federal standards.

UM-Flint will now commence with flushing its building water systems and the replacement of select filters that were used during the boil water advisory. Once the work is completed, the campus community will be informed when normal water usage can be resumed.

Until then, the campus community should continue to boil water until notice has been issued by Environment, Health & Safety.

For more information on the repair from the city of Flint, visit https://www.cityofflint.com/precautionary-boil-filtered-water-advisory-issued-for-flint/.

July 11, 2023 | 9:37 a.m.

The city of Flint’s precautionary boil filtered water advisory will remain in place until midday today, July 11, while the city awaits the results of bacterial testing.

The city is working to repair a break in an 18-inch transmission main at Clifford and E. 12th streets. The transmission main has been isolated from the rest of the water system and residents should not experience disruptions in service.

The city indicated in a website update that the boil filtered water advisory has been issued out of an abundance of caution since several areas of the city were impacted by these breaks.

For more information, visit https://www.cityofflint.com/precautionary-boil-filtered-water-advisory-issued-for-flint/.

July 9, 2023 | 6:30 p.m.

The city of Flint has issued a boil-filtered water advisory due to a large water main break. Residents and businesses – including the University of Michigan-Flint – are advised to boil filtered water for drinking and cooking until further notice.

Locations throughout the city may experience low water pressure. The city of Flint Water Department is actively making repairs.

For more information, visit https://www.cityofflint.com/precautionary-boil-filtered-water-advisory-issued-for-flint/.

June 1, 2023 | 12:50 p.m.

Shortly after 12 p.m. today, a shooting occurred at the MTA Transit Center in downtown Flint. Authorities report that the suspect is in custody. UM-Flint’s Department of Public Safety asks that everyone stay away from the scene until the area has been cleared.

Thank you.

Ray Hall
Director
UM-Flint Department of Public Safety

April 27, 2023 | 12:03 p.m.

On March 14, the UM-Flint Department of Public Safety issued a crime alert regarding an attempted vehicle break-in at the William S. White Building parking lot. The person involved in that attempt has been identified, apprehended, and is in the process of being held accountable for their actions. The Department of Public Safety would like to thank everyone who provided tips and information related to this investigation.

March 14, 2023 | 10:12 p.m.

The University of Michigan-Flint Department of Public Safety is investigating an attempted stolen vehicle. Shortly after 5 p.m., March 14, an unidentified person attempted to steal a vehicle that was parked in the William S. White Building parking lot. The attempt was unsuccessful.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Department of Public Safety at 810-762-3333.

For your use in the future, here are some safety tips to follow:

Trust your instincts. If you do not feel safe, do your best to remove yourself from the situation.
Lock your vehicle.
Use only well-lit and well-traveled paths. Have your keys in your hand as you approach your door and remember to be alert to what and who is around you.
There’s safety in numbers. If you must be out at night, try and arrange to do so with one or more companions. If you are on campus, remember that DPS offers a free escort service to your vehicle or on-campus building. Call 810-762-3333 to request the service.
Avoid carrying and/or displaying large sums of money in public. Only carry the credit cards you need.
Be careful with purses or wallets. Carry a purse close to your body, but do not loop or wrap straps around you. A purse snatcher could injure you. If a purse snatcher demands your purse, toss it down on the ground and attempt to quickly leave the area. Keep wallets in an inside pocket.
Be alert and aware. Avoid distracted walking! It’s a good idea to avoid text messaging and talking on the phone while en route to your destination. Always pay attention to your surroundings.
Know the locations of the Emergency Blue phones while on campus.

Thank you and stay safe.

March 3, 2023 | 1 p.m.

Due to forecasted inclement weather for today, Friday, March 3, the University of Michigan-Flint will reduce campus operations beginning at 5 p.m. All evening events and activities will be canceled.

Please be aware that all campus buildings will be closed at that time.

University and staff who normally work after 5 p.m., should perform work duties remotely and contact their supervisor if they have questions. Those staff members performing essential tasks on campus should report to the university in accordance with existing departmental protocols and procedures.

Please visit UM-Flint Campus Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for more information about university emergency preparedness and response.

Thank you and stay safe.

Feb. 22, 2023 | 9:46 p.m.

Due to continued inclement weather, the University of Michigan-Flint will have a delayed reopening, tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 23 at 12 p.m.

Please be aware that all classes – including in-person and online synchronous – will not begin until 12 p.m. Classes before that time are canceled.

On-campus food service will be available beginning at 12 p.m.

Please visit UM-Flint Campus Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for more information about university emergency preparedness and response.

Thank you and stay safe.

Feb. 22, 2023 | 8:18 p.m.

The UM-Flint Department of Public Safety phone system has been restored. Anyone with an on-campus emergency can contact 810-762-3333.

Feb. 22, 2023 | 7:15 p.m.

The UM-Flint Department of Public Safety phone system is temporarily down. Anyone with an on-campus emergency is asked to call 911.

Feb. 22, 2023 | 10:11 a.m.

Due to forecasted inclement weather for today, Wednesday, Feb. 22, the University of Michigan-Flint will reduce campus operations beginning at 1 p.m.

At that time, please be aware that all classes – including in-person and online synchronous – will be canceled; all campus buildings will be closed; and all off-campus teaching and community learning sites will also be closed.

On-campus residential students do not need to leave campus and may remain in their rooms. Food service will be available at Clint’s Café, located on the third floor of the University Center, until 3 p.m.

University faculty and staff should perform work duties remotely (with the exception of teaching courses as outlined above) and contact their chair/supervisor if they have questions. Those staff members performing essential tasks on campus should report to the university in accordance with existing departmental protocols and procedures.

Please visit UM-Flint Campus Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for more university emergency preparedness and response information.

Thank you and stay safe.

Feb. 16, 2023 | 1:59 p.m.

UM-Flint has completed the flushing of building water systems and the replacement of all filters that were used during the boil water advisory. The campus community can now resume normal water usage.

Feb. 13, 2023 | 10:54 a.m.

The city of Flint has lifted its boil water advisory. The city has indicated that the repairs to the water main are now complete, that water testing has been finished, and the water is safe for all use.

However, the UM-Flint community must continue to boil water until notice from Environment, Health & Safety has been issued.

The university will now commence with flushing its building water systems and the replacement of all filters that were used during the boil water advisory. Once the work is completed, the campus community will be informed when normal water usage can be resumed.

For more information on the repair from the city of Flint, visit https://www.cityofflint.com/feb-23-water-main-break/.

Feb. 12, 2023 | 10:30 a.m.

Water main repaired; boil filtered water advisory continues through Monday.

The 24-inch transmission water main has been repaired. It has been repressurized but will remain out of service until two rounds of bac-T testing have been completed. The boil filtered water advisory will remain in place through Monday. For more information, visit https://www.cityofflint.com/feb-23-water-main-break/.

Feb. 10, 2023 | 3:48 p.m.

A 24-inch water transmission line near the Cedar St. reservoir failed this morning, causing a drop in water pressure throughout the city of Flint.

The city of Flint remains under a boil filtered water advisory. City crews have isolated the break and are working to repair the transmission line. When the transmission line repair is complete, the city will remain under a boil filtered water advisory while additional corrective actions—including flushing water mains—and bacterial testing are completed. It is anticipated these activities will continue through Monday, Feb. 13. When water testing results indicate the corrective actions were effective, the city will lift the boil filtered water advisory. The city has increased the amount of water it is receiving from both Great Lakes Water Authority and Genesee County Drain Commission to maintain water service throughout the city. However, as work is completed, water pressure levels may continue to fluctuate.

For more information, visit https://www.cityofflint.com/feb-23-water-main-break/.

Feb. 10, 2023 | 10:50 a.m.

The city of Flint has issued a boil filtered water advisory to protect the health and safety of the city’s water customers. This includes the University of Michigan-Flint campus.

Residents citywide are advised to boil water for drinking and cooking due to a major water main break. Locations throughout the city may experience low water pressure. The city of Flint Water Department has identified the source of the break on Cedar St. near the Shelter of Flint. Please avoid the area while crews work to restore water service. DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. This includes filtered water. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.

For more information, visit https://www.cityofflint.com/feb-23-water-main-break/.