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Emergency Information

How to Receive MCPS Emergency Information

How to keep in touch with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)

Emergency Information Sources Use this link to find all the ways you can connect with MCPS to receive emergency operational information from the school system.

Read this brochure covering Emergency Preparedness and understand Shelter, Lockdown, and Evacuate procedures in MCPS available in: English | 中文 | Français | 한국어 | Español | Việt Nam



Weather Decisions

How Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) reaches decisions about weather-related school closures, delays, and early dismissals.

School Closings and Other Emergency Procedures

Details about closure of schools, delayed openings, early dismissals, and more. Weekend decisions are made by the county's Interagency Coordinating Board for the use of public facilities.

Emergency Preparedness

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is prepared to effectively and efficiently respond to a multitude of emergency situations that may impact students, staff, and parents or guardians.

For MCPS Staff

Who works when it snows, is training still scheduled, how to get your pay check

Resources

Indoor activities, mental health and other resources for emergency situations