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Mongomery County Police host ‘Autism Night Out’

By Kate Ryan

WASHINGTON – It’s not uncommon for Montgomery County police to get two calls a week about someone with autism who is missing.

That’s one reason why the department is holding an open house event called “Autism Night Out” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, May 30.

The aim is to help the community learn more about autism and how police respond when someone is missing. Advocates for people with autism explain that wandering off is a common behavior, and because people

Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.
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