5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 19

Good Morning! What five things do you need to know to stay up-to-date about what’s going on in the community? Patch has you covered this Tuesday morning:

1. Be prepared with your rain gear because the National Weather Service predicts thunderstorms this afternoon with temperatures in the high 90's. Later on tonight, there is a 20 percent chance of showers, with temperatures in the mid 70s. 

2. Do you have an emergency plan in case of a disaster? Jennifer Fry from American Red Cross will be outlining the latest in what you should do now to be prepared for a natural disaster should one occur here. The presentation on Tuesday, July 19 at 10 a.m. is free to the community.

3. The cheapest gas stations nearest you: 7-Eleven located at 650 University Blvd. E near Piney Branch Rd., for $3.73, Sunoco located at 12040 Cherry Hill Rd, and Plum Orchard Dr. ,for $3.73, and Exxon located at 701 University Blvd. E and Piney Branch Rd. for $3.73 (cash price). (These prices are courtesy of gasbuddy.com so prices may vary.)

4. Coming up in Patch, what do you want in the place of Pier 1 Imports? We take that question to Silver Spring residents and shoppers.

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