A heat emergency alert is in effect for Montgomery County from 8 pm July 1 through 8 am July 6, 2026.
DEP highlights flood watch terminology, Alert Montgomery sign-ups, and flood insurance guidance for summer 2026.
A Heat Emergency Alert is in effect July 1–6, 2026, with heat index values expected to reach 105°F or higher in the afternoons.
Montgomery County has issued a Heat Emergency Alert, warning residents of risks from heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
Montgomery County Animal Services will enforce Executive Regulation 17-17 banning unsupervised pets in vehicles or outdoors during heat emergency.
DPS has published a list of upcoming permitted professional fireworks displays; most other fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in the county.
A new Maryland law effective Oct. 1 requires automatic fire sprinkler retrofits in residential high-rises undergoing substantial renovation.
The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce recognized 62 first responders, including Medal of Valor recipients, at its annual awards breakfast.
Sayles led a proclamation reading on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, joined by HHS and Public Safety committee members and advocates.
Montgomery County police and transportation officials warn of increased DUI enforcement and urge safe-ride planning for the Independence Day weekend.
Montgomery County has published hot weather safety information on its Heat Emergency webpage amid extreme heat expected this week.
Montgomery County Office of Animal Services will enforce Executive Regulation 17-17 on anti-cruelty conditions for pets during the heat event.
Heat index values of 102–108°F forecast from July 1 through at least July 5, overlapping the Independence Day holiday weekend.
County Executive Elrich and top officials to address extreme heat forecast and holiday weekend event impacts at June 30 press conference.
County Executive Elrich and top officials meet June 29 to outline preparations for extreme heat and holiday weekend event impacts.
OIG Report 26-07 audits MCFRS Fiscal Management Division, examining purchase cards, EMS insurance funds, and procurement compliance.
Council President Fani-González says Sheriff Maxwell Uy failed to align Sheriff's Office policies with the Maryland Community Trust Act.
Bill 27-26 would expand civil enforcement authority for MCPD to prevent, deter, and disrupt illegal street takeover events on County roads.
Expedited Bill 26-26 would authorize planning, design, and construction of a new North Bethesda Fire Station at an estimated $51.5M local cost.
Council holds public hearing and expected vote on a $16.1M supplemental appropriation to cover MCFRS overtime and year-end operating costs.