Today is Thursday, Sept. 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1.Resources For Displaced Residents: The Mid-County Recreation Center located in Silver Spring has been designated for residents that have been displaced due to flooding from recent heavy rainfall. Click here for more details.
🆕 The Mid-County Recreation Center in Silver Spring has been designated a reception center for residents displaced by flooding today. @RedCross and @MoCoDHHS are on site to assist. Read the news release here 📰 ➡️ https://t.co/NRXanmb61b pic.twitter.com/8j7gNrntdl
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) September 1, 2021
2. Heavy Rain Driving Safety Tips: Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services released driving safety tips for flooded areas in the tweet below.
Driving in heavy rain? 🌧⛈ #drivesafe #IdaAftermath
✅Stay alert 👀
✅Keep a safe distance 🚙 🚚
✅Reduce speed 🚦
✅Turn on headlights 🚖 pic.twitter.com/8XqTiNnbrF
— MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire (@mcfrs) September 1, 2021
3. Library Card Sign Up: September is Library Card Sign Up Month! Click here to learn more about all the available benefits.
It's #LIbraryCardSignUpMonth!! Don't miss out on all the benefits of having a library card… especially #hoopla! pic.twitter.com/N2Wofm1B6s
— hoopla Digital (@hooplaDigital) September 1, 2021
4. COVID-19 Vaccine Information: Montgomery County leaders encourage those not vaccinated yet to get the shot. Click here to view the local COVID-19 vaccine clinics that are available today.
#GoVaxMontgomery 💉➡ https://t.co/iFjIKIpy3h https://t.co/mFbgnUwRdd
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) August 31, 2021
5. COVID-19 Testing: Free COVID-19 testing is available at various clinics throughout Montgomery County today. Click here for hours and locations.
Get tested! There are free #COVID19 testing clinics scheduled around the County today, including at the Upcounty Regional Services Center in #Germantown.
For hours and more locations ➡ https://t.co/rjAyqYivJL. pic.twitter.com/kndc8jMBzn— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) August 31, 2021
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