Montgomery County completed its first microgrid at a District 6 police station, ensuring power continuity during extended outages.
Montgomery County completed a microgrid at its 6th District police station, ensuring power continuity during extended outages.
Montgomery County and UMD installed three automated Mesonet weather stations in 2025 to improve real-time extreme weather monitoring.
Free in-person and virtual emergency preparedness class at Oasis in Bethesda on January 22, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Free SoberRide Lyft options are available on New Year's Eve to help residents get home safely without driving impaired.
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service provides free home safety inspections and a downloadable emergency 'File of Life' document for seniors.
MCPD Officer Laurie Reyes presents on wandering prevention, ID bracelets, and emergency protocols for caregivers via Zoom.
CAO Rich Madaleno and MCPD Asst. Chief McBain to discuss holiday safety and the new bag law at Dec. 30 media briefing.
The FY26 Nonprofit Security Grant Program closed November 4; OGM and Office of Emergency Management are analyzing subject-matter expert reviews.
Montgomery County's Winter Storm Information Portal offers snow prep guidance and a way to submit snow-related service requests.
County Executive Elrich signed Bill 32-25, the HERO Act, expanding and expediting pension benefits for families of line-of-duty first responders.
WARP releases Lyft discount codes for sober rides home starting Dec. 19 and Dec. 31, valid through 4 a.m. Jan. 1, 2026.
Montgomery County's FY26 Nonprofit Security Grant closed Nov. 4; subject matter expert reviews are complete and OGM is analyzing results with Emergency Management.
County Executive Elrich signs Bill 32-25 Dec. 22 at Burtonsville Fire Station, expanding pension options for families of line-of-duty deaths.
Councilmember Luedtke completed a series of four public safety town halls in Derwood, Montgomery Village, Olney, and Damascus.
The Montgomery County Council introduced the Trust Act, barring county law enforcement from participating in federal immigration enforcement.
The last 2D Coffee with a Cop of 2025 is set for Dec. 19, 9–10:30 a.m. at Java Nation on Connecticut Ave.
MCDOT's 'Ride On Reminders' campaign targets rider conduct, with the fourth installment addressing violence against bus operators.
The Council unanimously passed the HERO Act, ensuring surviving spouses of firefighters and police officers receive pension payments without delay.
The TRUST Act, introduced by Glass and colleagues, would prohibit Montgomery County police from participating in federal civil immigration enforcement.