Extreme Cold Plan Activated in Montgomery County

Montgomery County has activated the Extreme Cold Plan for a hypothermia alert from Tuesday at 6 p.m. until Wednesday at 6 p.m.

A hypothermia alert is issued when forecasted temperatures, and or wind chill, fall below 32 degrees. Hypothermia and frostbite are likely to occur.

People can call the police non-emergency number to report animals and homeless individuals who are in danger: 301-279-8000.

Montgomery County has activated the Extreme Cold Plan for a Hypothermia Alert for 12/17 from 6pm until 12/18 6pm. Expect the wind chill to be below 32 degrees. Wear layers if you go outside. Take extra precautions if you spend significant time outdoors: https://t.co/SrUlSOrh5N pic.twitter.com/8hsMsepClu

— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) December 17, 2019

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Deirdre Byrne is a social media coordinator for Montgomery Community Media. She can be reached at dbyrne@mymcmedia.org or on twitter at @DeirdreByrneMCM.

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