Emergency Information

To Report Emergencies, 9-1-1 (voice or TTY)
Staffed at all times. No coins are needed when using a pay phone. Give your location and describe the problem. PLEASE DO NOT HANG UP. Stay calm. Help is on the way.

For Non-Emergencies
Police: 301-279-8000 (voice and TTY)
Fire & Rescue: 240-777-2476 (TTY: 301-279-8000)

Crime Solvers
240-773-5038 or 1-800-673-2777

Crime Prevention Information and Other Issues
Second District Station: 301-652-9200

PEPCO Emergency Numbers to Report Outages or Downed Wires
Outages: 1-877-PEPCO-62 (1-877-737-2662)
Downed Wires: 202-872-3432

Emergency Preparedness

• Citizen Guidance on the Homeland Security Advisory System
• Montgomery County Preparedness for Terrorism & Other Emergencies
• Alert Montgomery - Residents of Montgomery County can sign up for a free new emergency text alert system called “Alert Montgomery” to notify residents about emergencies, severe weather, major transportation disruptions and changes in the threat level for terrorist attacks.