A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Montgomery County from 5:06 pm until 5:45 pm. Expect large hail and damaging winds. For info on location and timing click here: inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=8826… inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=8825…

Free CPR/AED/First Aid/Bleeding Control classes are scheduled for MCPS middle school staff (not security): Tues., August 15, 8:30 AM (7 hr class) Thurs., August 17, 8:30 AM (7 hr class) Mon., August 21, 8:30 AM (7 hr class) Email [email protected] for info and to register!

Free CPR/AED/First Aid/Bleeding Control classes for MCPS middle school staff are filling up fast! Dates and spaces available: Tues, Aug 15 (4) Thurs, Aug 17 (6) Mon, Aug 21 (9) Tues, Sept 12 (7) Fri, Sept 15 (6) All classes 8:30AM-4PM. Email [email protected] to register!

To learn more download the AirNow app or visit: bit.ly/MDEAirQuality

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Free CPR/AED/First Aid/Bleeding Control classes for MCPS school staff! MCPS school employees may register for training in PDO (Course #85433). Two sessions (open to all MCPS school staff, not just security): Monday, March 4 (8 AM - 4 PM) Monday, April 8 (8 AM - 4 PM)

If you're working in the heat this week, protect yourself and your co-workers: reduce your time in the heat (90 min. at full intensity work today, increase by 90 min. each day); drink plenty of cool water; take rest breaks; and use the buddy system to watch out for each other.

Thanks to MCPS PreK-12 Science for arranging very informative chemical safety training today for secondary science staff, and thanks to Magruder Colonels for hosting!

Be a lifesaver! According to the American Heart Assoc. (AHA), hands-only CPR (chest compressions only) is as effective as CPR with rescue breaths for teens & adults. Learn the steps for providing hands-only CPR by watching short videos from the AHA here: montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/fa…

Scenario planning and professional learning for our MCPS safety and security team to respond to emergencies and provide better service to our entire County. #MCPSforward

All MCPS school health rooms have sharps containers for safe disposal of medical sharps (syringes, needles, lancets, auto injectors). Sharps must NEVER be placed in the trash or toilets - this puts building service staff and others at risk for needlestick injuries.

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Dec. 5, 2024 - Code Green Outdoor Activities Moved Indoors Today. Due to forecasted low temperatures and expected high winds . To ensure student safety, all outdoor activities will be held indoors today. More information: montgomeryschoolsmd.org/emergency/

We're going to have some warm days this week, so mind the heat. Drink plenty of water, dress for the heat, and take breaks in cool areas. And get help if you see signs of heat illness in yourself or others: dizziness, heavy sweating, extreme thirst, nausea, and weakness.

#DYK: Spring kicks off tick season in Maryland. Now is the time to protect your family, pet, and home from tick bites and infections. Take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. Learn more: health.maryland.gov/tick-prevent

Code Orange air quality alert for today as a result of elevated ozone. Those who are sensitive to air pollution, like people with chronic heart or lung conditions, older adults, and children, should limit outdoor activities today (especially strenuous activities).

Extreme heat this week! MCPS staff should: 1. Reduce outdoor work, esp. strenuous work. 2. Drink plenty of cool water before/during/after work. 3. Take breaks in cool areas. 4. Watch yourself and co-workers for heat-related symptoms. Get help if needed.

MCPS middle school athletics coaches and intramural staff can register online for CPR/AED training. The class schedule and instructions for registering are at: montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/fa…. Make sure to use the correct MCPS discount code to remove the $65 charge.

More CPR/AED/First Aid training classes are available for all MCPS employees: Oct. 17 (Fri), Oct. 29 (Wed), Nov. 18 (Tues). All classes will be 7:00AM-2:30PM at the Dept. of Facility Maintenance in Gaithersburg (8301 Turkey Thicket Dr., Bldg A). Register in PDO (Course #93824).