Power restored after 'significant" power outage prompts delays at UMD, College Park
BALTIMORE-- The University of Maryland College Park will have a delayed opening Thursday morning due to a 'significant' power outage, according to the UMD Police Department.
UMD Advisory: UMD Delayed Opening
— UMD Police Dept. (@UMPD) December 8, 2022
The University of Maryland, College Park will open late at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, December 8, 2022, due to a significant power outage. Pepco is on scene to restore power as soon as possible. No classes will begin before 9:30 a.m.
Officials have stated "no classes will begin before 9:30 a.m."
Pepco has successfully restored power to the campus.
UMD Advisory: Power Restored
— UMD Police Dept. (@UMPD) December 8, 2022
Power has been restored to the University of Maryland, College Park. Classes and normal operations will resume at 9:30 a.m. Expect delays to heating and hot water as systems come back online.
The cause of the power outage has not been confirmed.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.