U.S. Reps. Jamie Raskin (D-8) secured $1.5 million in federal funds in a House of Representatives-approved appropriations budget that will go toward combatting flooding in Rockville. “This funding for emergency… Read More
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments awarded Rockville City its Government Sector Award for its flood resiliency program. It also awarded the Montgomery County Green Bank its Non-Governmental Organization Sector… Read More
Montgomery County has installed 35 new flood sensors. The sensors will serve as an early warning system that can track rising water and alert authorities so the public can be… Read More
Montgomery County will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m., to discuss its Comprehensive Flood Management Plan after crowdsourcing from residents to identify flood-prone areas in… Read More
An estimated 1.2 million homes and businesses remain without power in Puerto Rico Wednesday morning. Hurricane Fiona slammed into the island on Sunday, causing an island-wide power outage for its… Read More
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service first responders are traveling to Puerto Rico Monday to help with Hurricane Fiona response efforts. Hurricane Fiona battered Puerto Rico Sunday knocking out power… Read More
Montgomery County has a new way to detect potential flooding. During a press conference Friday, officials announced that 35 new high-tech flood sensors are being installed across the county in… Read More
Parts of Montgomery County were under a Flood Warning and Severe Thunderstorm Warning on Thursday. Several homes were damaged by fallen trees and cars were disabled in high waters during… Read More
The City of Rockville will offer up to $2,500 to residents whose property was damaged by Hurricane Ida on Sept. 1. Claimants must apply here by Jan. 3, 2022 to… Read More
Montgomery County will address flooding and stormwater management as part of its Climate Action Plan, leaders said during a virtual county council meeting Tuesday. Councilmember Evan Glass noted a young… Read More
19-year-old Melkin Daniel Parada Cedillo died after the Rock Creek Woods Apartments in Rockville flooded early Wednesday morning, Montgomery County Police said. His family set up a GoFundMe online fundraiser… Read More
A 19-year-old male died after the Rock Creek Woods Apartments in Rockville flooded early Wednesday morning, according to Montgomery County Police. About 150 residents are displaced, Public Information Director Shiera… Read More