Saturday, December 9, 2017

Go Montgomery! Snow Edition


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Five One-Minute Videos Answer the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Snow Removal

Montgomery County has produced five, short, videos that provide key information about what to expect during snow storms: 

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Clearing Sidewalks of Snow and Ice - If You Own Property, It's Your Responsibility

Clearing sidewalks within 24 hours after the end of a snowstorm is a civic responsibility that keeps our communities and neighbors safe – and it’s the law. Property owners are required to clear sidewalks in front of, and alongside, their properties. Read more.

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Who Clears the Snow?

MCDOT is responsible for clearing snow from 5,200 lane miles of County-maintained roads – but this doesn’t include every road in the County. Read more, or find out who plows your street by visiting the County’s Snow Portal.

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Numbered Roads are State Roads: Contact State Highway to Report Issues

Report problems on State roads (numbered roads in the County) to the Statewide Operations Center online or by calling 1-800-543-2515 or 410-582-5650. 

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Ride On S (Storm) Service Plan

When severe weather or emergencies are expected to disrupt Ride On bus service on weekdays, Ride On has the option of operating under its “S” or Storm Service Plan. Learn more: English and Spanish. Check for Ride On service interruptions.

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During Snowstorms, When is Parking Free in County Garages?

During a County-Executive declared snow emergency in Montgomery County, the MCDOT Director may announce that parking is free in County-owned garages. Getting cars off roads enables faster snow removal. Check the Snow Portal or MCDOT’s website for announcements during storms.

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When Snow or Ice is Predicted, MCDOT Springs into Action

MCDOT has 200 Highway Services employees and 175 pieces of equipment to handle snow operations. If more resources are needed, contractors can be called upon to immediately provide hundreds of pieces of additional equipment and plow operators. Learn more about how MCDOT tackles winter storms. 

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Be Prepared for Winter Storms: What to Do Before, During and After a Storm

During winter storm season, learn what you can do to keep you and your family safe. Read more.

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Montgomery County Offers Cold Weather Information for People and Animals

When it's cold, protect yourself, your family and your pets by following these cold weather tips.

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Winter Safety Tips for Drivers, Pedestrians, Snow Shovelers and More

Check these winter safety tips for drivers, pedestrians and snow shovelers and learn more about staying safe at home and in your car. Read more.

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DECEMBER 9, 2017


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Sign Up for Alert Montgomery

Automatically receive notifications about emergencies, weather conditions, program and school closures, traffic and more by signing up for Alert Montgomery. 

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Get Updates Online at the Snow Portal

One handy, online location provides information on the latest delays and closings, the status of plowing in your neighborhood, submitting a service request, or getting more snow-related information. 

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Winter Safety Tips


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Who to Call

Call 311 (or 240-777-0311 if outside the County) for information about the status of County programs and services, to report unshoveled sidewalks or for other assistance. Oget information online.
UTILITIES
First Energy/Potomac Edison: 1-888-544-4877
BG&E: 1-800-685-0123
PEPCO: 1-877-737-2662

Downed Wires and Trees “Hot” or sparking wires911
Downed trees: 311
POLICE
Police Emergency: 911
Police Non-Emergency:
301-279-8000
SCHOOLS
Montgomery County Public Schools: 301-309-6277 (MCPS); Spanish Hotline:
301-230-3073

COUNTY SERVICES
Call 311
Recycling and Trash Collections - for updated information about the collection schedule during snow storms,sign up for email and/or text updates, follow DSWS on Facebook and Twitter