Information Regarding Air Quality

As you are likely aware, smoke from wildfires in eastern Canada is continuing to spread and causing poor air quality across much of the eastern U.S., including on UMBC's campus and in surrounding areas.

Extended exposure to such poor air quality can be unhealthy for everyone and more problematic for those with breathing difficulties. For these reasons we advise minimizing or canceling outdoor activities. Supervisors should consider allowing staff to work remotely if breathing difficulties are a concern.

UMBC's Environmental Safety and Health as well as Facilities staff are monitoring conditions within buildings on campus, as well as reducing the amount of outside air that is being brought into our facilities.

You can learn more and see current air quality conditions on UMBC's Office of Sustainability website.

Vice President for Administration and Finance Kathy L. Dettloff
Sr. Associate Vice President for Administrative Services Lenn Caron, P.E.