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Sewer Overflow Near Clara Barton Parkway Prompts Health Warning

Montgomery County DHHS and DEP are monitoring a DC Water sewer overflow near Clara Barton Parkway and I-495, urging residents to avoid contact.

DHHS· Jan 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services and…”
Jan 29
Public Safety

Animal Services: Pets Must Not Be Left Outside in Extreme Cold

County regulations prohibit leaving pets outdoors unattended in extreme cold; violations may result in fines or cruelty charges.

Elrich· Jan 27, 2026· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
Public Safety

Cold Weather Advisory in Effect Through Jan. 28; Single-Digit Lows Expected

NWS Cold Weather Advisory runs through 11 a.m. Jan. 28; lows could reach single digits with windchills below -5°F through early February.

Elrich· Jan 27, 2026· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
Public Safety

Sidewalk Clearance Complaints Resume Wednesday, Jan. 28

DHCA will begin responding to unshoveled sidewalk complaints Wednesday; owners have 48 hours after last snowfall to clear ice-packed surfaces.

DHCA· Jan 27, 2026· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
Public Safety

Winter Storm Information Portal Available for County Residents

Montgomery County's winter storm information portal provides real-time snow operations status during the January 2026 weather event.

mcg-pio· Jan 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El gobierno del condado de Montgomery abrirá el martes, 27 de enero, con permiso…”
Jan 26
Public Safety

Officials Hold Virtual Briefing on Snow Emergency Operations

Montgomery County officials will give a virtual update on government operations during the ongoing snow emergency on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m.

PIO· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Officials to Provide Virtual Update on County Operations Durin…”
Jan 26
Public Safety

Snow Emergency Extended Through Monday, Parking Rules in Effect

Montgomery County's snow emergency, declared Jan. 24, is extended through Monday Jan. 26, with on-street parking restricted to even-numbered side.

MCDOT· Jan 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County January 2026 Snow Update #3: Snow Emergency Extended, Plowing …”
Jan 26
Public Safety

Snow Emergency Extended Through Monday, Jan. 26

Montgomery County's snow emergency, declared Jan. 24, is extended through Monday with parking restrictions and free County garage parking in effect.

MCDOT· Jan 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County January 2026 Snow Update #3: Snow Emergency Extended, Plowing …”
Jan 25
Public Safety

Winter Storm Hits Montgomery County: Report Downed Lines, Trees

Residents can report downed power lines to Pepco and fallen trees blocking roads to MC311 during the ongoing winter storm.

Friedson· Jan 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Winter Storm Update: Safety Information, Resources, and Key Contacts”
Jan 25
Public Safety

Elrich Condemns Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement criticizing federal immigration enforcement after a fatal shooting in Minneapolis.

Elrich· Jan 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on Latest Fatal Federal A…”
Jan 24
Public Safety

8–12 Inches of Snow Expected This Weekend in Montgomery County

A National Weather Service winter storm warning is in effect from 11 p.m. Saturday Jan. 24 through 4 a.m. Monday Jan. 26.

MCDOT· Jan 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery espera entre 8 y 12 pulgadas de nieve que podrían impac…”
Jan 23
Public Safety

Winter Storm Expected Jan. 24–25; County Issues Alert

The National Weather Service forecasts a winter storm with around 10 inches of snow for the D.C. area on Jan. 24–25, 2026.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 23, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Last Call: WLB Early Bird Pricing Ends Today!”
Jan 23
Public Safety

Council Proclaims January Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Councilmember Dawn Luedtke presented a proclamation on Jan. 20 recognizing January as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month.

Luedtke· Jan 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Last Call: WLB Early Bird Pricing Ends Today!”
Jan 23
Public Safety

PS Committee Reviews $2.4M Public Safety Operations Center Funding

The Public Safety Committee reviews a $2.4M+ supplemental appropriation to build a Joint Operations Center for OEMHS, MCFRS, and MCPD.

MCCouncil-LIO· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Jan. 26, 2026”
Jan 23
Public Safety

OEMHS Winter Readiness Webpage Offers Storm Safety Tips

Montgomery County's Office of Emergency Management has published a winter readiness page with tips for staying safe in freezing weather.

Friedson· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Winter Storm Update: Safety Information, Resources, and Key Contacts”
Jan 23
Public Safety

Winter Storm 2026: Downed Lines, Trees Reporting Guide

Residents can report downed power lines to Pepco and fallen trees blocking roads to MCDOT via 311 ahead of this weekend's storm.

Friedson· Jan 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Winter Storm Update: Safety Information, Resources, and Key Contacts”
Jan 23
Public Safety

County Warns Pet Owners: Outdoor Animals Unattended During Cold Violates Regulation

Under Executive Regulation 17-17, leaving pets outside unsupervised in extreme cold can result in fines or cruelty charges.

PIO· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Maryland PIO - Press Release for Spanish Update”
Jan 23
Public Safety

County Issues Cold Emergency Alert Through Jan. 28

Montgomery County's highest-level cold alert is in effect Jan. 23–28 as temperatures drop to single digits with near-zero wind chills.

OEMHS· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Issues Cold Emergency Alert Beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan…”
Jan 23
Public Safety

Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain Forecast for Montgomery County Weekend

Montgomery County activates winter storm resources including plowing tracker, snow emergency routes, and parking rules ahead of weekend storm.

Luedtke· Jan 23, 2026· 5 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Preparing for Snow”
Jan 23
Public Safety

County Holds Winter Storm Briefing, Salt Dome Tour Jan. 23

County Executive Elrich and department heads brief media on storm prep at MCDOT's Rockville facility at 2 p.m. Friday.

PIO· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Hold Winter Storm Preparedness Briefing and Salt Dome Tour …”
Jan 23
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