County & Utility Resources
Emergency numbers, utility contacts, schools, and Montgomery County services: the numbers residents actually reach for.
Emergencies
911 for police, fire, or medical emergencies. For non-emergency police, call the Montgomery County Police non-emergency line at 301-279-8000, or the 6th District Station (Gaithersburg) directly at 240-773-8300.
Local Utilities
Washington Gas
Gas emergency: 844-WASHGAS
Customer service: 844-927-4427
Montgomery County Government
MC311
Non-emergency county services and information. Call 311 or go online.
mc311-contact-center →Permitting Services
Resources for homeowners, permits for decks, sheds, fences, and more.
Department of Permitting Services →Trash, Recycling & the Transfer Station
Westwind homes use private trash haulers so county collection schedules don't apply. This county site covers recycling rules, hazardous waste and the Shady Grove Transfer Station drop-off.
Recycling & Resource Management →Animal Services
Lost & found, adoption, and animal control laws.
Animal Services & Adoption →Roads, Potholes & Sidewalks
Report a pothole, request sidewalk repair, or check road closings.
Division of Highway Services →Alert Montgomery
Sign up for emergency notifications for your area.
Alert Montgomery →Winter Storm Information
Snow plowing routes, priorities, and storm updates from the county.
Winter Storm Portal →Noise Control
County rules on construction hours, loud equipment, and noise complaints.
Noise Control →Renting Out Your Home?
See the county's ADU & rental licensing requirements, and don't forget to register with Westwind too.