EMS Drill

Name: EMS Drill
Start: 2021-10-26T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2021-10-26T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department

October 26, 2021 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Date:: October 26, 2021
Time:: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Event Category:: Public Event

Venue

Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department; 19801 Beallsville Road
Beallsville, MD 20839 United States + Google Map
Phone:: 301-972-8888
Website:: www.UMCVFD.org

Upper Montgomery County VFD

4 hours ago

Can You Sew? - Help Requested.

Montgomery County Fire Rescue Services has asked for 2,000 non-medical masks. Currently there are six persons working to sew the masks! More sewing people are needed.

UMCVFD has the materials and pattern.

If you wish to help sew masks please reply to me at Jeffery.Eck@umcvfd.org.

UMCVFD Thanks everyone for Staying Home. Staying home is currently the best medicine. ... See MoreSee Less

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Upper Montgomery County VFD

3 days ago

Wipe down grocery or take-out items before bringing them into the house.

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta demonstrates the proper way to wipe down grocery or take-out items before bringing them into the house, and how to remove contaminated gloves without compromising your hands. Source: CNN

www.cnn.com/videos/health/2020/04/03/sanjay-gupta-wiping-cleaning-groceries-demo-town-hall-vpx.cnn ... See MoreSee Less

Coronavirus tips: How to properly wipe down your groceries and remove dirty gloves - CNN Video

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CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta demonstrates the proper way to wipe down grocery or take-out items before bringing them into the house, and how to remove contaminated gloves without compromising your hands.

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Upper Montgomery County VFD

4 days ago

Dear Poolesville Area Community,

Subject: Donations to Montgomery County Fire Stations

The Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Dept greatly appreciates and recognizes the support from our community throughout the year. Many of our local residents bring food and other donations to the station to show their appreciation and support.

Given the current COVID19 crisis, accepting donations of food or other items at the UMCVFD fire station is temporarily prohibited by Montgomery County.

Rather, Montgomery County Dept of Fire Rescue Services has implemented a process for donating items to your local fire station. All donations must first be authorized by Montgomery County Dept of Fire Rescue Services.

If you wish to donate to UMCVFD or any Montgomery County fire station, please first contact Montgomery County by email or via the special donations website, and provide the details of your donation.
• Send an email with details of your donation to: Donations@montgomerycountymd.gov
• OR
• Complete the form with details of your donation at this website: bit.ly/help700

A Request from Montgomery County:
• During these challenging times, one of the most critical needs is for personal protective
equipment (PPE) for our healthcare workers on the front lines. Specifically, we are looking for gloves, N95 masks, disposable gowns, and face shields.

Commercially Produced PPE:
Montgomery County Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donations.
• New PPE (unused and unopened boxes)
• Please fill in this section on the website if you are donating new PPE. This does not include handmade PPE.
Please include only unused and unopened boxes of existing PPE.

I am Donating Unopened Boxes of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Yes or • No
Type of PPE
• Gloves
• Mask- N95 respirator
• Mask- Surgical/ Procedural
• Gowns (Medical, Isolation, or Surgical)
• Face Shields (medical goggles, safety glasses) • Other:

Hand Made PPE:
Please read the following information.
• Alternate-production masks made from a strong fabric with a thick weave, such as tea towels, that is double layered is the most effective barrier for alternate-production masks, OR linens, treated with a water-repellant during the laundering process, or other breathable water-repellant fabric, are also recommended.
• Resources to Mask Manufacturing guidelines:
www.thomasnet.com/articles/other/how-surgical-masks-are-made/
• Resources to Phoebe Health Cloth Mask Construction Guidelines:
www.phoebehealth.com/patients-and-visitors/coronavirus/mask-production

Thank You
The Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Dept recognizes this unprecedented time is difficult for our community. Please know that since 1946 UMCVFD stands ready to do everything possible to keep our community safe.

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Montgomery County Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donations

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During these challenging times, one of the most critical needs is for personal protective equipment (PPE) for our healthcare workers on the front lines. Specifically, we are looking for gloves, N95 masks, disposable gowns, and face shields.

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Upper Montgomery County VFD

4 days ago

County Executive Marc Elrich is hosting a Virtual Community Briefing at 7:00PM, April 2.

Leaders Address COVID-19 Questions tonight, Thursday, April 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Speakers:
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles, and the County's Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Dr. Earl Stoddard will join the briefing.

How to Watch:
The virtual community briefing will be streamed live on the County’s website and Facebook page. The event will also be simulcast on County Cable Montgomery (CCM)—Channel 6 on Comcast and RCN (HD on 996 and 1056) and Channel 30 on Verizon and on the MCPS website.

Links:
Montgomery County Public Schools:
gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.montgomeryschoolsmd.org%2F&data=02%...

Montgomery County Cable:
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ccm/

Montgomery County Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/montgomerycountyinfo

Q&A:
Officials will respond to questions County residents have submitted via social media and email related to COVID-19 and the County’s ongoing public health efforts. A listing of the questions and answers will be posted after the briefing. ... See MoreSee Less