Esta mañana se emitió una advertencia de tornado para el condado de Montgomery tras las fuertes lluvias y vientos que atravesaron el condado. Las áreas que sufrieron la mayor cantidad de daños fueron: Germantown, Boyds, Poolesville, Bealsville y Darnestown. Se han reportado numerosos informes de árboles caídos y cables eléctricos.
Se recuerda a los conductores que deben tratar los semáforos que no funcionan como paradas de cuatro vías.
Los residentes que se encuentren con líneas eléctricas caídas deben mantener su distancia y llamar al 9-1-1 para reportar el daño.
Earl Stoddard, el Director de la Oficina de Manejo de Emergencias emitió la siguiente actualización en Twitter:
(VIDEO) An update on today’s weather and impact from @ReadyMontgomery @EarlStoddard: pic.twitter.com/VT4v8sMHP6
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) February 7, 2020
There are reports of possible downed trees and power lines due to the weather. Keep your distance from downed power lines and call 9-1-1 to report them. If you need information or have questions about any County service call 3-1-1 in the County or 240-777-0311. pic.twitter.com/Gd0ewbMBF5
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) February 7, 2020
@ReadyMontgomery advises that storm damage affects multiple roads in Western and Northern Montgomery County (Barnesville, Boyds, Dickerson, Poolesville). Follow police direction and treat non-functioning traffic lights as 4-way stops. pic.twitter.com/RFcQxJaJJO
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) February 7, 2020
🚦Please be aware of non-functioning traffic lights on your commute this morning. Treat non-functioning traffic lights as 4-way stops. Follow police direction. #MoCo #MdTraffic
— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) February 7, 2020
ICYMI (755a) Old Hundred Road IAO btwn Frederick Rd & I-270 @mcfrsPIO7 road closed no injuries pic.twitter.com/IcdWkr61gl
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) February 7, 2020
Reports of possible downed trees and power lines are coming in due to the weather. Keep your distance from downed power lines and call 9-1-1 to report them. If you need information or have questions about any County service call 3-1-1 in the County or 240-777-0311. pic.twitter.com/YY0O2O1xYe
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) February 7, 2020
🚦Please be aware of non-functioning traffic lights on your commute this morning. Treat non-functioning traffic lights as 4-way stops. Follow police direction. #MoCo #MdTraffic
— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) February 7, 2020
🚨 Multiple closures & major delays on Route 28 (Darnestown Rd) in Poolesville area due to weather-related issues. AVOID Rt 28. Rt 28 & White Ground Rd: multiple trees down, collision. Rt 28 & Whites Ferry Rd: trees down, Rt 28 & Beallsville Rd: debris, poles, wires in road.
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) February 7, 2020
