Don't Be A Statistic!

Did you know that in Montgomery County, 22% of pedestrian collisions occur in parking lots?

Don't Be a Statistic!

Here are some tips from the Montgomery County Office of Public Information on how to be safe in Parking Lots:


For Pedestrians:

• Always stay alert for vehicles.


• Don't assume drivers see you.


• Watch for vehicles pulling out of parking spaces.


• Don't walk behind a vehicle that is backing out.


• Be cautious and look around before walking out between parked vehicles.


• Treat the parking lot as you would a road - be aware and constantly look for moving vehicles.
  

For Drivers:

• Always stay alert for pedestrians.


• Don't assume pedestrians see you.


• Be especially cautious backing out of a space when parked next to taller vehicles that obstruct your view.


• Parking lots are not speedways - slow down!


• Never cut across parking space lanes.


• Treat the parking lot as you would a road - be aware and constantly look out for pedestrians.

Safety is your responsibility!

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Photo of the Week - Kennedy High School Community Service Week

Kennedy High School seniors Jonathan Jayes Green (left) and Nannette Nunu (center) collect clothing for

Community Service Week. Kennedy's Student Service Learning Coordinator Juanita Goudy (Student Service Learning Coordinator) collaborated with InterFaith Works on this community service project.

Kennedy High School students decided that, this year, instead of having Community Service Day, they would celebrate a Community Service Week. From October 19-23, they collected clothing items, shoes, and toys to be donated to Interfaith Works. Community Service Week was advertised through Facebook, fliers, and even with a video on the morning announcements.

"There are a lot of people in need out there, and it is our responsibility to help them," said Ms. Goudy, Student Service Learning Coordinator at Kennedy High School.

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Consejo Legal Gratis

El Programa Pro Bono de la Fundación de Abogacía del Condado de Montgomery, con la ayuda del Centro de Servicios del Condado Este, tiene varias clínicas legales para residentes de bajo ingreso en las siguientes fechas:

• 1 de Octubre


• 8 de Octubre


• 5 de Noviembre


• 12 de Noviembre


• 3 de Diciembre


• 10 de Diciembre

Estas clínicas se llevarán acabo de 5:30 p.m. hasta las 8:30 p.m.

Estas consultas legales tendran una variedad de temas, incluyendo custodia, manutención de los hijos, las deudas, y la inmigración.

¡El espacio es limitado, así que por favor llegue a tiempo! Usted puede llamar a las líneas de nuestra programa de lunes a jueves, desde las 8:30 de la mañana hasta las 5 de la tarde:

• (301) 424-7651


• (301) 424-7652


• (301) 424-7633

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