Make sure you are Emergency Ready. Prepare a kit, make a plan, and sign up for Alert Montgomery to receive notification of severe weather watches, major traffic disruptions, significant power outages, and floods.

The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security offers five preparedness brochures that provide information for families, children, pet-owners, seniors, and businesses. To download the brochures, visit our Resource Library page.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Ad Council have a new campaign called 'The Day Before'. At times we have advance notice for a hurricane or snow storm. However, many disasters occur without warning. This video reminds us that today could be the day before an emergency. Make sure you're prepared by signing up for Alert Montgomery, making a plan, making a kit, and helping your community. (Video Transcript: Music playing.)

Welcome to the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security's new website. Follow the links in the menu above to learn how to prepare your family, your business, and your community for disasters. Click on the Resource Library link to find other documents and websites with preparedness information or the About Us link to learn about our office.