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Posted on: July 21, 2021

Forty-Five Volunteer Firefighters Graduate

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CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – Forty-five (45) volunteer firefighters from Montgomery County Fire Academy Class 2101 celebrated the completion of the Pennsylvania Entry Level Firefighter Training program with a virtual graduation ceremony on the evening of ...

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2021 Press Releases
Posted on: August 2, 2021

Montgomery County Offers COVID-19 Vaccine at Upcoming National Night Out Events

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WHAT: Montgomery County Department of Public Safety will offer the COVID-19 vaccine at upcoming National Night Out events held throughout the County. In partnership with area townships and municipalities, the County will offer the Johnson and Johnson one-s...
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2021 Press Releases
Posted on: September 1, 2021

Montgomery County Prepares for Significant Flooding

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Eagleville, PA – The Montgomery County Department of Public Safety is preparing for a potentially significant flooding event today and tonight, brought on by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Ida is now a tropical depression, moving slowly towards the mid-At...

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2021 Press Releases
Posted on: September 2, 2021

Montgomery County Provides Update on Hurricane Ida

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NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County officials have released updated information on the County’s response to the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Even though the storm has moved out of the area, many sections of the County are still underwater or severely damaged...
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2021 Press Releases
Posted on: September 7, 2021

Montgomery County Provides Updated Details for Multi-Agency Resource Center

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NORRISTOWN, PA – This week, Montgomery County will operate a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) for residents affected by Hurricane Ida. The MARC will be open on Wednesday, September 8 from 12 noon to 7 p.m. and on Thu...
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2021 Press Releases
Posted on: September 11, 2021

Montgomery County Commissioners Release Statements on Major Disaster Declaration

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NORRISTOWN, PA – Following FEMA’s announcement of a Major Disaster Declaration for the remnants of Hurricane Ida in Montgomery County, Commissioners Arkoosh and Lawrence released the following statements: 
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2021 Press Releases
Posted on: September 14, 2021

Montgomery County Hosting Walk-up Hiring Open House for 9-1-1 Telecommunicators

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NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Department of Public Safety and the Montgomery County Department of Human Resources are inviting interested candidates for the role of 9-1-1 Telecommunicator to a walk-up hiring open house this Satu...
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2021 Press Releases
Posted on: September 14, 2021

Montco Emergency Disaster Relief Fund Launches with $10,000 Anonymous Donation

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NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners are pleased to announce the creation of the Montco Emergency Disaster Relief Fund hosted by the Montgomery County Foundation, Inc. All donations to this fund will support non-profit agencies s...
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2021 Press Releases
Posted on: September 17, 2021

Montgomery County and FEMA Announce Location of Disaster Recovery Center

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NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) that will provide information, assistance, and help for Montgomery County residents and busines...
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2021 Press Releases
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Montgomery County Now Hiring 9-1-1 Telecommunicators

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EAGLEVILLE, PA –  The Montgomery County Department of Public Safety is now accepting applications for its next class of 9-1-1 Telecommunicator Trainees. 9-1-1 Telecommunicators receive calls for assistance from the public and d...

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2022 Press Releases