Update

Here is some important information. Consult the County website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov for updates.


Useful phone numbers:

Emergencies and to report "hot" or sparking wires, especially those across roadways, call 9-1-1 (do not use for plowing questions);

Non-emergency, Police 301-279-8000;

Snow removal problems or downed trees 240-777-6000; email highway@montgomerycountymd.gov;

Power outages, call your power provider: PEPCO at 1-877-737-2662, Allegheny Power at 1-800-255-3443 or Baltimore Gas and Electric at 1-877-778-2222;

Four-wheel drive volunteers 240-777-2600; email volunteer@montgomerycountymd.gov

Shelter information/transportation 240-777-6000;

Damaged mailboxes (standard boxes) report 240-777-6000; damaged non-standard mailbox, call 240-777-8920

Residents concerned about the safety and well-being of children, elderly individuals or adults with disabilities, call the County's Crisis Center 240-777-4000.

Web sites:

County plowing policies and plans (pdf).

street missed by County plows, the County's Snow Operations.

general snow information, www.montgomerycountymd.gov.

Shelters:

Richard Montgomery High School, 250 Richard Montgomery Dr. in Rockville, remains open. Transport to the center is being handled by volunteers with four-wheel drive vehicles and by Maryland National Guard members.

Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Center, 2450 Lyttonsville Rd., Silver Spring and Seneca Valley High School, 19401 Crystal Rock Dr., Germantown.

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