Storm Update

For Montgomery County residents experiencing Power outages, please call your local power company:

Pepco
1-877-737-2662

Baltimore Gas and Electric
1-877-778-2222

Allegheny Power
1-800-255-3443

Residents needing to report downed trees can call the Storm Operations Center 240-777-6000.

Sent to Montgomery County Severe Traffic (24 hrs), Montgomery County Severe Traffic 6am-10am/3pm-8pm, Montgomery County Severe Weather (E-mail accounts) through Alert Montgomery
Stay Safe,

Bill Delaney
MCFRS Life Safety Education

Snow, Snow, and then - more SNOW!

Inviting everyone out there to safely enjoy the snow storm. Hang out with loved ones. Review home escape plans and make sure your smoke alarms are working!

We are hosting the Snow, Snow, and then - more SNOW event on our Facebook page. Click here to get there and join in: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=298842242568&ref=mf

In addition, if you look to your left, we have two poll’s up on the snow event. Please feel free to vote and let us know “What Will You Be Doing During the Storm?” and “How Many Inches of Snow Will We Get?”

Make sure you also sign up for Alert Montgomery to get all of the latest emergency updates. We will attempt to mirror all of the updates on our Twitter page (link below left side of this page).

Stay SAFE out there today!

Bill Delaney

WINTER STORM WARNING

Major winter storm comparable to the Dec 19th event now imminent for the region. Winter storm preparations should be rushed to completion. 16-24" of snow possible for Montgomery County with near Blizzard conditions likely Saturday. Event onset is around noon tomorrow with several inches expected by the Friday Afternoon rush hours. Travel may become extremely difficult if not impossible Friday evening through Saturday.

The National Weather Service has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a WINTER STORM WARNING. This Warning is effective until 10PM Saturday.

A WINTER STORM WARNING means that significant amounts of snow, sleet, or freezing rain are expected or are occurring in the warned area. Significant amounts of freezing rain are possible as this storm passes.

Travel disruptions within the County and region are likely as roads quickly become snow covered and icy. Caution should be used during any travel and please remain alert for ongoing plow/salt operations. Deteriorating weather conditions are now imminent in the next 24hrs

Please visit http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgtmpl.asp?url=/Content/PIO/emergency/snow.asp to keep updated on county services, traffic information, and school closings.

A.L.

Sent on: 02/04 12:28

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Stay Safe,

Bill Delaney
MCFRS Life Safety Education

Winter Storm - Be Prepared!

No doubt many of you are already aware of the Winter Storm that is heading our way this weekend. The leadership here at MCFRS is, as always, ahead of the curve and preparing for all scenarios to ensure we are able to respond to our communities needs as, well, needed. My hope is that none of you out there will need our assistance during this time as that would mean bad things are happening to you.

As I posted during our December storm, please make sure you keep your local fire hydrant clear of any snow so that our people can readily see them and use them in case of fire. Help us to help you if need be!

Also, if you are physically fit, please consider helping your neighbors who may not be able to shovel or help themselves.

Please take some time to prepare for this potential monster storm. If anything less than the worst occurs, then you will be more than ready! But please take a moment to click below and review some steps you should take, and some items you should have on hand, to prepare for the weather.

Winter Weather Tips

Winter Storms

Disaster Preparedness

Delays, Closings, & Other Information Due to Winter Storms & Emergencies

In effect, you may be asked to “Shelter in Place” this weekend. Make sure you have the tools and supplies necessary so that you can safely stay at home until the roadways are cleared.

As always – Stay Safe!

Bill Delaney
Program Manager - Community Safety Education
Division of Community Risk Reduction Services
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue

Video Update and Safety Tip

Thanks to our now over 1,900 Fans on Facebook! Please check your smoke alarms today to make sure they are working and go over your home fire escape plan with those you love.