Five Things to Know Today, Dec. 17, in Montgomery County

Today is Thursday, Dec. 17. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County.

1. Slippery Roads Expected: The National Weather Service (NWS) warns motorists to expect icy and slippery roads this morning.

Slippery roads are expected this morning. Use caution! pic.twitter.com/yoF7UNBx2X

— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) December 17, 2020

2. Government Offices Opening Later:  Montgomery County Government offices and departments will open at 10 a.m. today and nonessential employees may choose to take liberal leave.

3. Public Safety Task Force Meeting: The Montgomery County Reimagining Public Safety Task Force will hold its sixth meeting today at 6 p.m. The online public meeting will be streamed live via Facebook and will be broadcasted live on County Cable Montgomery (CCM). County Executive Marc Elrich formed the task force to provide recommended changes to the Montgomery County Police Department and other programs. Click here for more information.

4. COVID-19 Testing: Free walk-in and drive-through COVID-19 testing are available throughout the county at eight testing sites today. The schedule of clinics may be found here.

5. Pfizer Vaccine Distribution: County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles explains what is happening with COVID-19 vaccine doses in this short video:

And as a reminder to our loyal readers…Find the latest coronavirus news updates in Montgomery County here.

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