1. Visit special section for storm coverage
We’ve created a special section for all local, storm-related stories here.

2. Sign up for breaking new alerts
Get emailed alerts about storm coverage and regional news by signing up for the Germantown Patch newsletter, which you can find here.

3. Follow regional news on Facebook.
Patch editors across the state will be posting region-wide coverage and updates at Facebook.com/PatchMaryland. On Twitter, follow us @GermantownPatch.

4. Tell us how you’re doing
You can upload storm photos to share with Patch readers in our photo gallery, which you can access here. Email story tips to Germantown@patch.com.

5. Download the Patch app
If we lose power, which would likely zap your Internet connections, you'll want the Patch app to keep updated with local information. Patch offers a free app for your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad—available for download here.

If you blog, you can also embed our news widget to keep your site current.