Five Things to Know for March 26 in Montgomery County

Today is Thursday, March 26 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County:

1.County Volunteer Opportunities: Here’s a list of some emergency response volunteer opportunities available throughout the county that will help others in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2. County Transportation Options for Vulnerable Residents: Montgomery County Department of Transportation and Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services are offering transportation services for older adults and people with disabilities during the recent health crisis.

Transportation options for adults over 50 and People with Disabilities during COVID-19 Health Crisis.@MontgomeryCoMD @MoCoDHHS @MCDOTNow
For more information: https://t.co/P4sFEVV9UF pic.twitter.com/beo7Oiuwj4

— mococommuter (@mococommuter) March 25, 2020

3. Stay Safe at Parks: Montgomery Parks wants to remind people to be kind and practice social distancing when enjoying the outdoors at local parks and basketball courts. Click here for updated Montgomery Parks’ COVID-19 information.

Our teams are putting up these signs in our parks as quickly as possible to remind you to please to:

*Avoid touching surfaces and playground equipment.
*Keep a safe distance between you and others.
*Avoid groups of ten or more.
*Not participate in any sports. pic.twitter.com/eDMKZ15Iug

— Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) March 25, 2020

4. Virtual Library Events: Montgomery County Public Libraries is currently offering virtual library programs. This link will take you to a list of virtual programs as they become available.

Our incredible team of Children's Librarians are working to move Storytime online! Find a Virtual Storytime or other virtual events at MCPL on our Events Calendar here: https://t.co/cIm2TOlSEq pic.twitter.com/Efms4xqwbg

— Montgomery County Public Libraries (MD) (@MCPL_Libraries) March 23, 2020

5. In Case You Missed It: Governor Larry Hogan and State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon extended the closure of all Maryland public schools until April 24. Click here for information about Chromebook distribution for students.

Gov. Larry Hogan and State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon announced today that they are extending the closure of all Maryland public schools until April 24. All MCPS school buildings will be closed during this time. Visit https://t.co/3UJVLWkg2H for more information.

— MCPS (@MCPS) March 25, 2020

Please read this important message from Superintendent Jack Smith that includes information about Chromebook distribution for students: https://t.co/bOKsVNA6sk

— MCPS (@MCPS) March 25, 2020

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