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Instant Emergency Information In Gaithersburg

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Realty Services

These days we all want instant everything.  From our Internet connections, to our cell phones connecting right away and answers to our questions should have been five minutes ago.  We are in tune and on the move. 

But what about an emergency?  Bad weather?  Storms coming, you know we have had a few tornadoes in this area in the last few years.  They are so rare, but if one was coming wouldn't you want to know?  How about a tree down blocking a road after a storm.  What about a water main break that stops traffic.  These are inconveniences, but wouldn't you like to know before hand?  Sure you would. 

Remember how scary 9/11 was here in Maryland?  Being right next to the Nation's Capital, what a scary and traumatic day it was for all of us.  Now we were not set up back on 9/11, but rest assured our national and even local governments have come up with a way of getting emergency information to the public instantly.

Montgomery County has installed a system called Alert Montgomery County.  You can go to the link and sign up and if there is an emergency you will notified immediately through;

  • PDA
  • Cell Phone
  • Blackberry
  • Computer
  • Online devices
  • XM Radio Station 214

If you live in Gaithersburg, Takoma Park or Rockville these cities have their own Alert system.  You may follow the links directly and sign up for emergency information.

You will receive text messages to your device as soon as the message is sent.  The system is FREE, but you will need to check your wireless or online service provider to see if text messaging charges may apply to you.

Pray we never need to use the system, but thankfully our officials have come up with a way to reach as many people as possible at one time.  Please let your friends know about this service.

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Comments (11)

Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Audrey:  Another great idea from your local government.  Very forward thinking.  I hope you never need it.

Nov 09, 2008 01:54 AM
Audrey June-Forshey
RE/MAX Realty Services - Darnestown, MD
GRI, Gaithersburg, MD

Chris Ann, Me too.  I have really been studying the county programs and they have some really great stuff.  I thought this was a good one to get out to the folks.  Hopefully some of them sign up.

Nov 09, 2008 03:10 AM
Yvette Smith
LONG & FOSTER - Williamsburg, VA
Realtor In Williamsburg VA, Homes for Sale

HI AUDREY!

You are the go-to girl in Gaithersburg!  I really like your website.  I love the 2 m's, movin maryland.  That is classic.  Your colors are bright & crisp and the pictures are good also.  Great job!!  Who did your site?

Nov 09, 2008 07:18 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Audrey, What a wonderful thing you now have for these areas and great information to share.  I have to wonder with all the technology why we ALL don't have something that would help in an emergency.

Nov 09, 2008 12:55 PM
Debbie Summers
Charles Rutenberg Realty - New Smyrna Beach, FL

@AgentAudrey - The system is really a blessing, but I'll be honest... I hope that you never need to use it.

Nov 10, 2008 02:23 PM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate

Hi Audrey- It sounds like your County is way ahead of mine.  I'm pretty impressed.

Nov 12, 2008 12:20 PM
James Wexler
wexzilla.com - Scottsdale, AZ

I am going to check and see if we have something like this in the greater phoenix area. It is great to pass along to clients to share with their families

Nov 12, 2008 03:16 PM
Cherimie Crane
Cherimie Crane & Associates - Beaufort, SC

I am sure your clients appreciate the effort in getting such helpful information!! This is a wonderful program.

Nov 13, 2008 12:26 AM
Ann Allen Hoover
RE/MAX Advantage South - Hoover, AL
CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO Realtor - Homes for Sale - AL

Hi Audrey, every community should be so lucky to have a system like this.  I hope you are successful in getting the word out for folks to sign up so they can receive alerts if they are necessary.

Nov 14, 2008 02:28 AM
Sharon Simms
Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS

Audrey - it's also good to put an entry into your cell phone called ICE (In Case of Emergency) with the name and number of who should be called.

Nov 14, 2008 11:14 AM
Kristin Moran
Owner - RE/MAX Access - KristinMoran@Remax.net - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio,TX - Real Estate - 210-313-7397

That's pretty impressive . Great idea whomever thought of it.  KM

Nov 14, 2008 11:52 PM