Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management is releasing a community preparedness survey throughout September as part of National Preparedness Month.
Montgomery County OEMHS kicks off National Preparedness Month with a community survey and 40+ neighborhood pop-up events in September 2026.
The Maryland Insurance Administration has launched a bilingual Virtual Disaster Center to help residents navigate storm damage claims and repairs.
All Montgomery County school buses carry cameras; illegal passing carries a $250 fine, or up to $570 and 3 points if stopped by police.
A dead beaver near Seneca Creek State Park tested positive for rabies after a 10-year-old was bitten Aug. 13; part of the park remains closed.
Police and transportation officials urge drivers to slow down in school zones and stop for buses as the 2026-27 school year begins Tuesday.
Drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus face a $250 camera fine or up to $570 and 3 points if stopped by police.
Montgomery County OEMHS is asking residents to complete a multilingual survey to support National Preparedness Month outreach.
Advisory Commission on Policing holds open forum Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Rockville to gather resident feedback on public safety.
Montgomery County's new portal lets residents report ICE activity, established under the Unmask ICE Act (Bill 5-26) and County Values Act (Bill 3-26).
Multi-agency community meeting Aug. 27 at South Lake Elementary to address public safety and behavioral health needs near Lost Knife Road.
Montgomery County Police will repurpose red-light cameras to enforce speeding during green traffic phases where permitted by State law.
Bill 23-26E restricts ghost guns near minors and regulates carrying firearms in sensitive public places under Maryland Supreme Court guidance.
National Night Out events take place countywide on August 4, connecting residents with local law enforcement and first responders.
National Night Out events with food, games, and first responders are scheduled across Montgomery County on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service held the 2nd Annual Girls Wired for Fire graduation, training young women in public safety skills.
National Night Out in Germantown takes place Aug. 4 at Montgomery College's Germantown campus, 5–8 PM, with MCPD and community activities.
The Montgomery County Human Trafficking Prevention Committee's "Look Before You Book" campaign earned a Silver Telly Award for public education.
Free family-friendly National Night Out events will be held Aug. 4 in all six Montgomery County police districts, including Rockville and Silver Spring.
Five National Night Out community events are scheduled across District 4 on August 4, featuring first responder engagement, food, and activities.