When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning can strike miles from a storm. Head inside immediately and stay put for 30 minutes after the last thunder. #ReadyMontgomery
Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS
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Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS
@ReadyMontgomery
Official Montgomery County, MD Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security (OEMHS). Not monitored 24/7. FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 9-1-1.
- Practice makes perfect. You do drills at work & school; have you practiced how to evacuate & where to meet at home? Info: ow.ly/4ybl50ZcS6l Práctica hace al maestro. Haces simulacros en el trabajo y en la escuela, pero ¿han practicado cómo evacuar y dónde reunirse en casa?
- June is Pet Preparedness Month! Remember to pack food, water and medicine for them in your emergency kit. Info: ow.ly/gKlk50Zcu1a ¡Junio es el Mes de la Preparación para Mascotas! Recuerda incluir comida, agua y medicamentos para ellas en su kit de emergencia.
- Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for Montgomery County on Sunday, 6/14/2026 until 11:00 PM. Residents should remain aware for threatening weather. More info: ow.ly/el1U50ZbyJX
- Thunderstorms can escalate quickly. Stay safe by going inside a study building when the skies turn threatening. ow.ly/u7Jo50Zbytz Los cielos despejados pueden tornarse oscuros y amenazantes rápidamente. iEsté preparada: muévase dentro de un edificio robusto de inmediato!
- NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for South central Montgomery County on 6/12/2026 until 4:45 PM. Potential exists for up to 60 mph wind gusts. More information: tinyurl.com/zypzrhhr
- Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for Montgomery County on Friday, 6/12/2026 until 9:00 PM. Residents should remain aware for threatening weather. More info: tinyurl.com/mrxkc2e3
- NWS has issued a Heat Advisory for Northwest, Central , and Southeast Montgomery County on Friday, 6/12/2026 from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Heat index values around 105 degrees expected. More details: tinyurl.com/3kmh8t2e
- A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued. Significant lightning may occur with this storm. Outdoor activities should be postponed. Expect large hail and damaging winds. Residents should seek shelter indoors until the storm passes and remain alert. ow.ly/lSpu50ZaK32
- A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for your area. Lightning may occur. Outdoor activities should be postponed until this storm passes. Expect large hail and damaging winds. Residents are urged to seek shelter indoor and remain alert. More info: ow.ly/3CAW50ZaJP6
- A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued. Lightning may occur with this storm. Outdoor activities should be postponed. Expect large hail and damaging winds. Residents should seek shelter indoors until the storm passes and remain alert. More info: ow.ly/qWMI50ZaJA5
- Everyone’s at risk from extreme heat, but these groups are more vulnerable than most. Check on friends & neighbors! Todos corren el riesgo de los peligros del calor extremo, pero estos grupos son más vulnerables que la mayoría. ¡Cuidan a los demás! Info: montgomerycountymd.gov/becool
- Today! Extreme Heat Campaign Launch on Zoom Thurs, 6/11/26 / 2 - 3:00 PM In English Register/ Regístrese: ow.ly/GFGX50Z9ppR ¡Hoy! Lanzamiento de la Campaña de Seguridad ante el Calor Extremo por Zoom Jueves, 11 de junio / 2 – 3:00 PM Presentado en inglés y español.
