County Braces for Heat Wave: 10 Things to Know
Temperatures are forecast to climb over 100 degrees this week. According to The Washington Post, the region could experience 100 degrees for the first time in 7 years. Montgomery County’s… Read More
Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management
Dr. Earl Stoddard: ‘We’re Certainly Seeing Flooding in Places We Haven’t Typically Seen It’
With the recent unprecedented fatal flood that happened in Rockville on Wednesday due to remnants of Hurricane Ida, some residents might wonder what areas throughout Montgomery County are prone to… Read More
County Considers Lifting Restrictions for Escape Rooms, the SoccerPlex, and Hockey
County leaders are considering lifting some restrictions at the seven escape rooms across the county and the Maryland SoccerPlex located in Boyds when it comes to potential tournaments and “modified… Read More
Montgomery County Encourages Residents to Prepare Emergency Kits for COVID-19
September is National Preparedness Month and Montgomery County’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security is urging residents to prepare for the possibility of a second coronavirus wave. It was… Read More
County Waiting for More COVID-19 Data Before Releasing Final Halloween Safety Guidelines
Local leaders are responding to questions regarding how Halloween might look like during the COVID-19 health crisis. Dr. Earl Stoddard, with the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management, says guidelines… Read More
County Working With Faith Community To Expand Capacity for Places of Worship
Montgomery County leaders are working with local members of the faith community to potentially allow more capacity in places of worship. Under Phase 2 guidelines, religious facilities can have virtual,… Read More
County Leaders Address Businesses That Ignore Phase Re-Opening Guidelines
Montgomery County leaders have made it clear that any business that ignores public health orders faces potential citations and closures. Currently, the county is in Phase 2 of re-opening. Local… Read More
The FBI Warns Public of Potential COVID-19 Related Scams
The FBI has published a press release about potential scams related to COVID-19. They say that these scams include marketing fake or unapproved COVID-19 antibody tests which can lead to… Read More
National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch for Late Friday and Saturday
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Montgomery County beginning late Friday night through Saturday evening. Officials with the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management say residents should expect… Read More
MCPS Aborda Medidas ante Coronavirus
Las medidas de precaución y preparación vigentes para el coronavirus estuvieron entre los muchos temas discutidos este jueves, durante la conferencia de prensa mensual del Superintendente de Las Escuelas Públicas… Read More
MCPS Addresses Coronavirus Preparation and Precaution Measures
Precaution and preparation measures that are in place for the coronavirus were among the many topics discussed during MCPS Superintendent Jack Smith’s monthly press conference on Thursday. Deputy Superintendent Dr.… Read More