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District 6 Police Station Gets County's First Microgrid

Montgomery County completed its first microgrid at a District 6 police station, ensuring power continuity during extended outages.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery destaca audaces acciones locales en el Informe Anual de…”
Jan 6
Public Safety

First Police Station Microgrid Completed at 6th District

Montgomery County completed a microgrid at its 6th District police station, ensuring power continuity during extended outages.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “*CORRECTION* Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025…”
Jan 6
Public Safety

Three Mesonet Weather Stations Installed in Layhill, Poolesville, Potomac

Montgomery County and UMD installed three automated Mesonet weather stations in 2025 to improve real-time extreme weather monitoring.

OEMHS· Jan 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Public Safety

Oasis Hosts Emergency Preparedness 101 Session Jan. 22

Free in-person and virtual emergency preparedness class at Oasis in Bethesda on January 22, 10:30–11:30 a.m.

DHHS· Jan 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Partnerships Expand the Impact of County Programs: Get Involved!”
Jan 5
Public Safety

Free SoberRide Lyft Available New Year's Eve

Free SoberRide Lyft options are available on New Year's Eve to help residents get home safely without driving impaired.

Commission for Women· Dec 31, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy New Year from the Commission for Women!”
Dec 31
Public Safety

MCFRS Offers Free Home Safety Checks, 'File of Life' for Seniors

Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service provides free home safety inspections and a downloadable emergency 'File of Life' document for seniors.

DHHS· Dec 30, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “January Caregiver newsletter”
Dec 30
Public Safety

Police Officer to Lead Dementia Wandering Safety Webinar Jan. 12

MCPD Officer Laurie Reyes presents on wandering prevention, ID bracelets, and emergency protocols for caregivers via Zoom.

DHHS· Dec 30, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “January Caregiver newsletter”
Dec 30
Public Safety

County Briefing Covers New Year's Safety, New Bag Law

CAO Rich Madaleno and MCPD Asst. Chief McBain to discuss holiday safety and the new bag law at Dec. 30 media briefing.

PIO· Dec 30, 2025· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30…”
Dec 30
Public Safety

FY26 Nonprofit Security Grant Under Review After Nov. 4 Close

The FY26 Nonprofit Security Grant Program closed November 4; OGM and Office of Emergency Management are analyzing subject-matter expert reviews.

OGM· Dec 29, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy New Year from OGM! - December 29, 2025 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 29
Public Safety

Winter Storm Information Portal Available for Residents

Montgomery County's Winter Storm Information Portal offers snow prep guidance and a way to submit snow-related service requests.

Evans· Dec 24, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Holidays from Councilmember Shebra Evans!”
Dec 24
Public Safety

Elrich Signs HERO Act Expanding Benefits for Fallen Firefighters' Families

County Executive Elrich signed Bill 32-25, the HERO Act, expanding and expediting pension benefits for families of line-of-duty first responders.

PIO· Dec 22, 2025· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “HAPPENING TODAY: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign HERO Act (Bill …”
Dec 22
Public Safety

Holiday SoberRide Codes Released Dec. 19 and Dec. 31

WARP releases Lyft discount codes for sober rides home starting Dec. 19 and Dec. 31, valid through 4 a.m. Jan. 1, 2026.

CFW· Dec 19, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing”
Dec 19
Public Safety

FY26 Nonprofit Security Grant Under Review After Nov. 4 Close

Montgomery County's FY26 Nonprofit Security Grant closed Nov. 4; subject matter expert reviews are complete and OGM is analyzing results with Emergency Management.

OGM· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Priority Deadline Extended! - December 19, 2025 MCG Grant Opportunities…”
Dec 19
Public Safety

Elrich to Sign HERO Act Expanding Fallen Firefighter Benefits

County Executive Elrich signs Bill 32-25 Dec. 22 at Burtonsville Fire Station, expanding pension options for families of line-of-duty deaths.

PIO· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign HERO Act (Bill 32-25), Ensuring …”
Dec 19
Public Safety

Luedtke Wraps Four Upcounty Public Safety Town Halls

Councilmember Luedtke completed a series of four public safety town halls in Derwood, Montgomery Village, Olney, and Damascus.

Luedtke· Dec 18, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “What We’ve Been Working On: Safety, Trust & Community Care”
Dec 18
Public Safety

Montgomery County Council Introduces Trust Act for Immigrants

The Montgomery County Council introduced the Trust Act, barring county law enforcement from participating in federal immigration enforcement.

Luedtke· Dec 18, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “What We’ve Been Working On: Safety, Trust & Community Care”
Dec 18
Public Safety

2D 'Coffee with a Cop' Scheduled Dec. 19 at Java Nation

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.

Stewart· Dec 17, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Holiday Edition”
Dec 17
Public Safety

Ride On Launches 'Not a Fight Club' Anti-Violence Campaign

MCDOT's 'Ride On Reminders' campaign targets rider conduct, with the fourth installment addressing violence against bus operators.

MCDOT· Dec 17, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “REBROADCAST: December 2025 Ride On Newsletter”
Dec 17
Public Safety

HERO Act Guarantees Survivor Benefits for Fallen First Responders

The Council unanimously passed the HERO Act, ensuring surviving spouses of firefighters and police officers receive pension payments without delay.

Glass· Dec 16, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: Highlights of 2025”
Dec 16
Public Safety

TRUST Act Introduced to Bar County Police from ICE Cooperation

The TRUST Act, introduced by Glass and colleagues, would prohibit Montgomery County police from participating in federal civil immigration enforcement.

Glass· Dec 16, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: Highlights of 2025”
Dec 16
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