5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 25, In Montgomery County

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 25 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.

1. Hyperthermia Alert: Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. County Emergency Management issues the alert when temperatures/heat index is forecast to be at least 95 degrees. These conditions are hazardous and the county says heat stroke and exhaustion are likely.

See hot weather safety tips from the county and learn signs of heat exposure here. Drink plenty of water, avoid caffeinated or alcoholic drinks, and wear proper protection like light-colored clothing and sunscreen if you must be exposed to the sun.

🌡️A Hyperthermia Alert has been issued for Montgomery County for tomorrow 8/25 from 11 AM until 7 PM. A Hyperthermia Alert is issued for Montgomery County when temperatures and/or heat indices are forecast to reach 95 degrees or higher.

ℹ️ Info: https://t.co/HgwpENhOqm pic.twitter.com/CGYzxtiLPd

— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) August 24, 2021

2. Weekly County Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and Acting Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard will hold their weekly media briefing at 12:30 p.m. This week, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight will join.

You can watch live on MCM channels 21 and 995 (HD), County Cable Montgomery and on the county’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Tomorrow, @MCPS Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa B. McKnight will join us at our weekly 12:30 p.m. news briefing. Watch live on @MontgomeryCoMD's Facebook page and @CountyCableMoCo for #COVID19 updates & more.
Details ➡ https://t.co/OF5ctO3kCi. @ReadyMontgomery @MoCoDHHS pic.twitter.com/jsBQclVJyo

— County Exec Marc Elrich (@MontCoExec) August 24, 2021

3. School Vaccine Clinic: From 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., MCPS students ages 12 and older can receive a COVID-19 vaccine at John F. Kennedy High School in Silver Spring. Make an appointment here.

.@MoCoDHHS will host a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic at John F. Kennedy High School for MCPS students (12 years and older) using the Pfizer vaccine on Wed., Aug. 25, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Reserve an appointment: https://t.co/sJAgcOV6AO pic.twitter.com/WMj7yRWRER

— MCPS (@MCPS) August 24, 2021

4. Mental Health Conversation: From 6-8 p.m., residents can join a virtual discussion about mobile crisis intervention services and the Crisis Assistance Helping Out on the Streets (CAHOOTS) model developed by White Bird Clinic. The event is free, open to the public, and no registration is required. Join the conversation on Teams Live or watch live on County Cable Montgomery and the county’s Facebook page.

Join us tomorrow night for an important conversation on mobile crisis intervention services.

For more info ➡️ https://t.co/froq9JKf0E pic.twitter.com/6MRecLJ7x7

— Montgomery County DHHS (@MoCoDHHS) August 24, 2021

5. Senior Planet: Senior Planet Montgomery continues to offer free Zoom classes to senior residents. Today’s classes include “Video Chat” and “Hosting A Zoom Meeting.”

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

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About Maryam Shahzad

Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. Previously, she was an intern with MCM. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org or on Twitter @maryam_mcm.

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