National Night Out

National Night Out is an annual event designed to strengthen communities by encouraging neighborhood residents to engage in stronger relationships with each other and with their local law enforcement partners. The goal is to heighten crime prevention awareness, build support and participation in local anti-crime programs, and most importantly, send a message that our neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.  It's also the perfect opportunity to get to know your neighbors.

Tuesday, August 1, 2017
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Newlands Park
(Located East of Connecticut Avenue)

Featured Activities:

• Meet Chevy Chase Village Police Officers
• Tour a B-CC Rescue Squad ambulance and rescue truck
• Greet County Firefighters and view Montgomery County fire trucks
• See our Chevy Chase Village County K-9 demonstration
• Great giveaways
• Free food and drink
• Other Community Safety Information 

Before You Leave For Vacation...

If you will be away from home for more than twenty-four hours, contact the Communications Center at (301) 654-7300 to arrange for a house check.  House check requests can also be submitted via the Village’s website at www.chevychasevillagemd.gov (click on “Police Services” under the “Police” tab).

For added security, the Police Department recommends having mail held at the Post Office by completing PS Form 8076.  In addition, if you expect a package from either UPS or FedEx, please leave a neighbor’s address with the Communications Center so they may receive your packages.

The summertime volume of packages and mail received in the Communications Center often exceeds the limited space available.  Your assistance is appreciated!

County Officials Urge Residents to Take Steps to Protect Against Zika Virus; Reduce Mosquitoes and Get Rid of Breeding Spots

 
County officials urge residents to take steps to protect themselves and their families against the Zika virus. “As we enter the summer mosquito season, everyone should be vigilant about getting rid of mosquito breeding spots,” said Cindy Edwards, senior administrator for Communicable Disease and Epidemiology with the County’s Department of Health and Human Services.
 
There have been no confirmed cases of locally acquired Zika virus in Montgomery County and all the cases in Maryland are in individuals who have traveled to Zika-affected areas.
 
Health officials are also urging pregnant women and women trying to conceive not to travel to Zika-affected areas. Currently, Zika is affecting parts of Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean and other areas.  For a complete list of Zika-affected areas, visit www.cdc.gov/zika.
 
Zika is spread by Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes and causes birth defects. Zika can also be spread through sexual and blood contact.
 
Residents can help themselves and the community by getting rid of mosquito breeding spots—

• Eliminate standing water in and around your home. Throw out or frequently empty and scrub out items that hold water such as tires, buckets, planters, toys, pools and birdbaths.
• Mosquitoes breed in small amounts of water. Dispose of trash such as plastic bags, bottle caps, open drink cans or bottles, disposable cups and food wrappers.
• Keep mosquitoes out of your home by using air conditioning if possible. Make sure windows and doors have screens on them and be sure that screens are in good condition.
• Clean out roof gutters and down-spouts. Ensure tarps and swimming pool covers are positioned so water drains off.
• To protect against mosquito bites, the best advice is to cover up with long sleeves and pants, limit outdoor activities during peak mosquito times and use an EPA-approved insect repellent containing DEET, Picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus.

Pregnant women are encouraged to ask their health care provider about Zika testing if they have spent time in a Zika-affected area or, while pregnant, had unprotected sex with a person who has or might have Zika.
 
For more information about Zika virus and mosquitoes, visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mosquito.

Tree Planting Incentive Program

 
In 2014, the Village’s Board of Managers created a Tree Planting incentive Program to provide cost-sharing assistance to residents who plant trees meeting specified requirements on their private property.
 
Under the Tree Incentive Program, the Village will reimburse residents for up to half of the total costs to a maximum of $175 for the purchase and planting of qualifying canopy trees on privately owned properties. The total gross cost (including sales tax) will be calculated before any other state, county or other subsidies are applied.
 
Qualifying canopy tree species include White Ash, American Linden, Red and Sugar Maples, various Oak (White, Swamp White, Shingle, Willow, Water, Scarlet and Red), American Sycamore, London Plane, Bald Cypress, Sweet and Black Gum, American Beech, disease-resistant varieties of American Elm, Kentucky Coffee and Tulip Poplar. Purchased trees must be two and one half inches (2 ½”) in caliper or greater at the time of planting to qualify for the incentive. Residents interested in receiving reimbursement under the program must complete an application (available on the Village website and in the Village’s administrative office).
 
Applications will be acted upon in the order they are received. Additionally, applicants for Tree Removal Permits will be refunded their permit filing fee if they plant a canopy tree within six months of receiving a Village Tree Removal

Permit.