Montgomery Community Media

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for much of the state this afternoon and evening. Storms moving in from the west may be capable of producing one to two inches of rain per hour. The ground is saturated from recent winter weather, which may produce localized flooding on roadways. High wind […]

During Hurricane Sandy Montgomery County’s MC311 service remained open around the clock and handled approximately 4,000 inquiries from residents. Most calls related to reporting downed trees, flooding, and asking when recycling and trash removal services would resume. Dwayne Jenkins, MC311 Supervisor provides some details, take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to […]

Governor Martin O’Malley held a Hurricane Sandy press conference today, October 30 at the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to provide an update on damage and storm operations. The press conference was streamed live here: http://www.governor.maryland.gov/stream.asp Governor O’Malley stressed that the state was fortunate with the path Sandy took. At this time, there are over 308,000 […]

Montgomery County has issued an update (Oct. 30 as of 12:15pm.) on road closures because of the storm. Updated 12:15pm October 30 Due to High Water the following roadways are closed: Colesville Rd. US.29 from University Blvd. (MD.193) to Lockwood Dr. both northbound and southbound. Beach Dr is closed from the DC Line to Grosvenor […]

Montgomery County’s fire chief has put out a blog about roads susceptible to flooding in Montgomery County. He also warns residents to stay off the roads and to never drive through a flooded road or bridge. The rule is to “turn around – don’t drown.” ROADS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY SUBJECT TO PERIODIC FLOODING:  Down-County Areas […]