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Gaithersburg Police retweeted
Jun 12
Heat ADVISORY 11a til 8p. Heat
index expected 105°
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioning, stay out of sun, check up on relatives & neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight/loose clothing, limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening
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Gaithersburg Police retweeted
Jun 10
🚧 Road Closure Notice – East Deer Park Road 🚧
Public Works will close East Deer Park Road on Thursday, June 11, from 8 to 11 a.m. for emergency tree work. Please plan ahead and use alternate routes during this time.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
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Gaithersburg Police retweeted
Jun 8
Pre-hydrate, hydrate & re-hydrate regardless of your activity level. It’s going to be hot/humid’ outside this week @mcfrs FFs & Medics want you to Keep your Cool & Beat the Heat.... hydrate, hydrate, hydrate...water is best. Start your hydration now & you’ll feel better later!!
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Gaithersburg Police retweeted
Jun 5
Learn the two simple steps of Hands-Only CPR. If you witness someone suddenly collapse:
Call 911 (or send someone to call) and push hard and fast in the center of the chest until help arrives. @mcfrsPIO youtu.be/atOkQ7gvCVk
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Saturday is National Secure Your Load Day! 🛻📦
Whatever you're hauling this summer, there's a proper way to secure your cargo to keep everyone on the road safe. Road debris from unsecured loads causes thousands of preventable highway crashes every year.
Here's how to do it properly. ⤵️
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All roads are OPEN
Traffic incident closes all lanes of MD-124 (Quince Orchard Road) from MD-119 (Great Seneca Highway) to Quince Orchard Boulevard. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route.
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Traffic incident closes all lanes of MD-124 (Quince Orchard Road) from MD-119 (Great Seneca Highway) to Quince Orchard Boulevard. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route.
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Gaithersburg Police retweeted
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A gas leak has only one lane open on northbound N. Frederick Avenue between Dalamar Ave and Lake Forest Blvd.
Washington Gas is on scene and will be working throughout the night.
Drivers are advised to expect delays and seek an alternate route.
#RoadClosure #MCPD #MCPNews
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Gaithersburg Police retweeted
Unlocked. Unnoticed. Unsafe.
A child can get into a vehicle in seconds.
Inside temperatures can rise in minutes.
Lock your car.
Take your keys.
Keep them out of reach.
If you see a child alone in a vehicle, call 911.
ALT Photo showing the interior of a parked car with a child playing with a toy visible in the back seat. Large text reads, “You say you’d never forget them, but never happens.” Includes logos for “prevent child hot car deaths” and NHTSA.
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Gaithersburg Police retweeted
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
montgomerycountymd.gov/news/…
#MCPNews #MCPD
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Gaithersburg Police retweeted
The following is a brief summary of events regarding a fatal collision that occurred on Saturday, May 16, 2026, near the intersection of West Diamond Avenue and the I-270 ramp in Gaithersburg.
montgomerycountymd.gov/news/…
#MCPNews #MCPD
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Gaithersburg Police retweeted
MCPD 6D officers responded to the area of West Diamond Avenue and the I-270 ramp for the report of a collision involving a vehicle and motorcycle.
The motorcyclist is being transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the vehicle is being transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Drivers are encouraged to expect delays and seek an alternate route.
#MCPNews #MCPD
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Gaithersburg Police retweeted
May 15
🚗 FYI: Expect heavy traffic on Rt. 355 near Bohrer Park TOMORROW (May 16) from 9AM–7PM for the @GburgBookFest. Consider alternate routes if not attending. 📚 Lots of pedestrians—use caution. Crossing guards will assist at South Summit & Education Blvd.
ALT Traffic Alert with Gaithersburg seal.
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May 13
The incident took place at the Gaithersburg Police Station. Surveillance video captured the pictured individual kicking and punching the front entrance, causing significant damage to the handicap button and ID card scanner.
May 13
🚨ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY🚨
We are asking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual involved in the malicious destruction of City property that occurred on 04/23 at 9:27 p.m.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gaithersburg Police Department at 301-258-6400.
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May 13
🚨ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY🚨
We are asking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual involved in the malicious destruction of City property that occurred on 04/23 at 9:27 p.m.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gaithersburg Police Department at 301-258-6400.
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This Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, double-check your blind spots — motorcycles are everywhere. 🏍️⚠️
Motorcyclists: Stay visible and follow the rules of the road.
We all share the road, so let’s look out for one another. 🤝
ALT A motorcycle lies on its side on the road. Text overlay reads: "Look twice for motorcycles. Motorcyclists were 15% of all traffic fatalities in 2024.
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