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Cold Emergency Alert, Montgomery County, Maryland

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Cold Emergency Alert, Montgomery County, Maryland

A Cold Emergency Alert has been issued for Montgomery County from 3:00 pm Tuesday, 1/16 to 9:00 am Thursday, 1/18. Residents should be prepared for wind chill values to be near zero degrees. These dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin within 30 minutes and/or hypothermia.
 
Try to stay indoors if possible. Take extra precautions if you work or spend long amounts of time outdoors. Wear extra layers and when possible, take frequent breaks in a warm location. If you need relief from the cold, visit County facilities such as LibrariesRecreation Centers, and Senior Centers during business hours. Public shopping centers are also available as warm locations during their hours of operation.
 
The Maggie Nightingale Library in Poolesville and the Noyes Library for Young Children in Kensington will be closed today, Tuesday, 1/16.  
 
Residents concerned about the well-being of a homeless individual can call the 24-hour Line at 240-907-2688. Outreach partners will attempt to locate the individual and offer resources and support.
 
For additional information on County services contact MC311 by calling 3-1-1 or 240-777-0311, or through the www.MC311.com website.
 
If a resident is facing a utility shut off, the County’s Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) may be able to help. Call OHEP at 240-777-4450 or call 3-1-1.  Apply online at https://mymdthink.maryland.gov/home/#/.
 
Executive Regulation 17-17, unattended tethering of dogs goes into effect during periods of extreme cold. The penalty for this violation is a $500 fine. If you see an animal left outside that appears to be in danger, please call the Animal Services Division immediately at 301-279-8000.
 
More Information: https://bit.ly/2JdmQ3C

This is an Alert Montgomery message, Montgomery County, Maryland.

 

Kentlands in the Snow, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG_0735

Canon PowerShot G11 Camera

Photograph by Roy Kelley 

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Posted by

Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

That looks like North Dakota Roy Kelley . Just about the same amount of snow but probably a bit warmer then to -20 to -40 below we had over the past 10 days.

Jan 16, 2024 11:45 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Roy Kelley  I hope people keep their pets indoors during these freezing-cold temperatures 

Jan 16, 2024 12:04 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Take care and be safe during winter weather conditions. It is icy in our area. Walkers and drivers need to be very careful. Stay at home if possible.

Jan 16, 2024 12:24 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Roy, I guess my sister pick the right week for us to visit her in Florida for the week.  Denver is still cold since we left.

Jan 16, 2024 01:16 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Staying inside where it's warm is the best advice for those who can, Roy, especially in icy, freezing temperatures and snow is plentiful!

Jan 16, 2024 05:06 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Roy- we should be about freezing mid-morning tomorrow but no snow here. Stay warm and stay safe. 

Jan 16, 2024 08:13 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Roy,

Stay safe and warm and glad to hear you are putting out the warning to residents of Montgomery County. 

Jan 16, 2024 08:18 PM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Roy Kelley - What a gorgeous home! Is that where you live? It's a picture perfect postcard or could be a framed photograph on your wall!

As for the weather, where my son lives, the temperatures are worse; and there's a lot more snow too. It has been mighty cold here where I live. Lots of structural damage around Fort Worth, TX. 

So far, my heat has been staying on and I am grateful.

You are living in dangerous weather conditions. Be safe. Don't get sick. And please, don't try to shovel snow. 

Jan 17, 2024 05:36 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I love that house, and especially the color it is painted, Roy.  The snow also provides excellent accent.

Jan 17, 2024 08:11 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP  

The home in the photograph is not our residence. However, it is located in our home community, Kentlands.

Jan 18, 2024 09:14 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

This yellow home looks like the epitome of home! Stay warm!

Jan 22, 2024 02:24 PM