Snow Emergency Declared In Gaithersburg: What To Know

GAITHERSBURG, MD — The City of Gaithersburg has declared a snow emergency ahead of a winter storm that's expected to bring sleet, freezing rain, and up to 8 inches of snow to the region.

The emergency declaration requires that all vehicles be removed from Snow Emergency routes (marked with signs) by 10 p.m. on Wednesday. Failure to comply may result in ticketing and towing.

A list of Snow Emergency routes can be found in the Map Gallery on the city's website.

Officials say residents are responsible for clearing all sidewalks abutting their property. If there is a fire hydrant on your property, dig it out and market it with a stake if possible. Click here for more snow preparedness tips.

Additional information about closures and conditions will be posted at www.gaithersburgmd.gov. During weather emergencies, direct questions and concerns to snow@gaithersburgmd.gov or call 301-258-6370.

Emergency Requests/Information:

• 911 for a life-threatening emergency; this includes downed electric wires
• 301-279-8000 for police-related non-emergency calls.
• 311 (240-777-0311 from a cell phone) for questions regarding Montgomery County Government services, programs and/or issues. Online: www.MC311.com

Power Outages:

Report directly to your local power company.

• PEPCO: 1-877-737-2662 www.pepco.com
• BG&E: 1-877-778-2222 www.bge.com
• Potomac Edison: 1-888-544-4877 www.firstenergycorp.com

Downed Trees:

Call 911 if live wires are involved, the tree is blocking a roadway, is on a structure, or someone is trapped.

Downed trees on public roads and property:

• Gaithersburg residents call the Department of Public Works 301-258-6370 during business hours, Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. After hours please e-mail publicworks@gaithersburgmd.gov.
• Montgomery County residents call 311 (240-777-0311 from a cell phone) or file a report at www.MC311.com