Montgomery Community Media

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood watch for Montgomery County, for this afternoon through late tonight. Storms that bring heavy rain, damaging winds, and flooding are possible today. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind during these weather events. Heavy Rain and Flooding Many roads in the county are […]

Opportunities for robberies, burglaries, and thefts from vehicles increase during the holiday season. Montgomery County Police will be working to deter holiday-related crime with the annual “Shop with a Cop” campaign. Officers will patrol retail areas to provide extra security and safety awareness. But, residents can also do their part to keep safe while shopping, […]

More cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than on any other day of the year. With Thanksgiving approaching, Montgomery County Fire Chief Richard Bowers is urging residents to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday and to keep safety at the top of everyone’s “to do” list this holiday season. “Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a rookie cooking […]

• Be careful of standing and running water. Residents are urged to continue to be alert and prepared for possible flash flooding, storm surges and areas of standing water over the next 24-48 hours as the after effects of Hurricane Sandy continue to impact the area. Never drive through moving water or flooded areas. As […]

With Halloween quickly approaching, the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service offers some important tips for a safe Halloween. “Recent research shows that children are four times more likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than any other night of the year, said Fire Chief Richard Bowers. “It’s a dangerous night because so […]