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July 27, 2026: Police are investigating a suspicious package near the Marriott at 821 20th Street South. 20th Street between University and 9th Ave is closed. AVOID AREA. Updates to follow. 

Update: ALL CLEAR. Birmingham and UAB Police have safely cleared the scene near 821 20th Street South, and it was determined there was no threat. 20th Street between University and 9th ave has reopened. 

July 27, 2026, 3:25 p.m.: Evacuate and avoid 23rd Street South between 1st Avenue South and 5th Avenue South due to a gas leak and follow directions from emergency officials. No UAB facilities are currently impacted. Check your UAB email for additional information. 

For safety tips, please see uab.edu/police/resources/safety-tips.

UAB Emergency Management

Eddie Coar is the Director of Emergency Management. This division of UAB Police and Public Safety is charged with the oversight of a comprehensive emergency management program, facilitating institutional collaboration, resource-sharing and monitoring activities that maintain the safety of the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Eddie Coar
Director of Emergency Management
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(205) 934-7415

Emergency Management Objectives:

  1. Provide oversight for the mitigation, preparation, response and recovery related to emergencies that may impact UAB.
  2. Review identified threats, potential hazards, adverse events, and assess the impact on the varied UAB interests.
  3. Adopt an all-hazards approach to emergency management to address a range of emergencies regardless of cause.
  4. Exercise, evaluate, and revise as appropriate emergency planning and response documents.

Links

Emergency

911

Non-Emergency

(205) 934-4434