Ride On Buses Stocked With Free Water Amid Heat Emergency
MCDOTJul 2, 2026
Montgomery County's Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has placed complimentary water bottles at the front of Ride On buses, limited to one per rider, in response to an active heat emergency. The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security issued a Heat Emergency Alert effective 8 p.m. July 1 through 8 a.m. July 6, 2026, as the National Weather Service forecast heat index values reaching 105°F or higher. Supplies are available while they last.
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Source: Montgomery County, MD, “Ride On Provides Water Bottles on Buses to Beat the Heat”, received Jul 2, 2026.
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Key dates
2026-07-01
effective — Heat Emergency Alert begins at 8 p.m.
2026-07-06
effective — Heat Emergency Alert expires at 8 a.m.
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