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Category: Public Safety

Help Put a Halt to Hydrant Water Heists

Stealing Water Can Damage Hydrants, Hamper Firefighting Stealing water from fire hydrants is a crime that can put homes and lives in danger and can lead to big costs for the city. Rockville has 1,407 fire hydrants and spends a good deal of time and money ensuring they are in

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Rockville Public Safety Awards to Honor the City’s First Responders

Members of the Rockville City Police Department, Rockville Volunteer Fire Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation will be honored for their service to the community at the Rockville Public Safety Awards on Wednesday, June 8 at Lakewood Country Club, 13901 Glen Mill Road.

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May is Building Safety Month

Rockville Urges Radon Awareness for Homeowners Safety for All: Building Codes in Action is the theme for May’s Building Safety Month. “[T]he City of Rockville is committed to recognizing that our growth and strength depends on the safety and economic value of the homes, buildings and infrastructure that serve our

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Bike Lanes Bring Safety Gains to Maryland Avenue

Speeding Tickets Decrease 70% Since Project’s Completion The number of tickets issued for speeding violations on a segment of Maryland Avenue dropped dramatically late last year following the completion of a city project that created bike lanes in both directions along the roadway.

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Go! Scoot!

Think Scooters, Courtesy and Safety When Rolling This Summer As the weather warms, using a scooter for short trips is enjoyable and convenient. Montgomery County’s dockless e-scooter program uses companies that park scooters in strategic locations throughout the county, including in the City of Rockville, for riders to use. Riders

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Pruning City Street Trees: Don’t Do It Yourself

Pruning of city street trees can only be performed by City of Rockville forestry crews or by an official city tree-care contractor. Do not prune them yourself or hire a contractor to prune or remove city trees. The city is obligated under the Maryland Roadside Tree Law, as administered by

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