[RP Town Announce] Pepco Notice - Severe Storm Planning/Readiness (8-7-23)

Mon Aug 7 18:48:24 UTC 2023

Please be advised that Pepco is tracking another strong to severe thunderstorm with winds potentially gusting to 65 mph, periods of heavy rainfall, localized flooding, possible hail, frequent lightning, and the potential for isolated tornadoes are forecasted to impact the Pepco service area this afternoon and evening.

The forecasted weather may down trees and tree limbs and cause damage to the local energy grid and result in power outages for customers. We are committed to providing our customers with safe and reliable energy service and preventing those power outages that can be prevented. We are closely following the weather conditions. Our employees and local contractors remain ready to respond to any issues that may occur.

What do we want customers to know/do?

  1.  Just like we prepare for damage that may occur, we encourage our customers to prepare for any forecasted severe weather as well.

  1.  Customers who need power for critical medical equipment should be prepared to relocate to a facility with electricity in case there is a power outage.

     *   Have a supply of bottled water and easy-to-prepare, non-perishable foods available.
     *   Charge cell phones and other mobile devices. Consider backup chargers.
     *   Have a flashlight with fresh batteries on each floor of your home.
     *   More tips available at pepco.com/StormPrep<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2furl.avanan.click%2fv2%2f___https%3a%2f%2fwww.pepco.com%2foutages%2fpreparing-for-an-outage___.YXAzOmVkbW9uc3RvbjphOm86NjkwYTgwZDM4OTY3ZWFkNTY1NzY2Yzk5MDA4OGU4NGU6NjowZTNmOjYwN2Y2ZThiZTNlNTUwMGJjNWQzMWRhNzZiNWQ0NjQ4ZDhlOGU4MTA0NWEyYWRjMGU1MDg2Y2FjNmM0MDUzMjA6aDpU&c=E,1,u4gdSIFuPjKm_Jip9gKxAsXP2ZNW8YMxFGoGxgG_iYem31M31Uh7H-8CZPt7C2BHCDFjPFXqt7fObnLt8uqVOpjh5zOs3urShRq5hQp6nGfgh3wYERHvDw,,&typo=1>

  1.  If storm damage does occur:
     *   Always stay away from any storm damaged electrical equipment, especially downed power lines and tree limbs that may come into contact with power lines.
     *   Check on elderly neighbors and relatives.
     *   Don't connect your generator directly to your home's wiring. Never use a generator indoors or in an attached garage. Read and adhere to the manufacturer's instructions for safe operation.

We encourage all customers to report outages and downed wires.

  1.  Safety is our top priority. We urge our customers to stay away from downed wires and other equipment and assume any downed wire or equipment is energized.
  2.  To report an outage or downed wire, call 1-877-PEPCO-62 (1-877-737-2662) or report and track through our mobile app or our website at pepco.com/StormPrep<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2furl.avanan.click%2fv2%2f___https%3a%2f%2fwww.pepco.com%2foutages%2fpreparing-for-an-outage___.YXAzOmVkbW9uc3RvbjphOm86NjkwYTgwZDM4OTY3ZWFkNTY1NzY2Yzk5MDA4OGU4NGU6NjowYmFmOmQ0OWM1ZGNlYWE0MzQ1YzQ4OWIwNDU5OThhNzhjMDUyZDllNGQxODZhYjQ5NWU4NTkwODlhMjcyMmVhOGZkMjQ6aDpU&c=E,1,UH9fWjdpStdRxFm84rQgf3c0xBY5UgAZidFnzQLh5RrvhiatlpunoW3XQyL7JA7AaAa0teo2it6lknb2fe8MNT_C7tzrATFRodrq9K-BuYDhnyJkXtXr&typo=1>.
  3.  Customers also can text "Out" to 48710 to report their outage.
     *   Customers must first text "ADD OUTAGE" to 48710 to sign up for this service.
  4.  Customers also can receive outage alerts by signing up online at pepco.com/Alerts<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2furl.avanan.click%2fv2%2f___https%3a%2f%2fwww.pepco.com%2fMyAccount%2fMyProfile%2fPages%2fAlerts.aspx___.YXAzOmVkbW9uc3RvbjphOm86NjkwYTgwZDM4OTY3ZWFkNTY1NzY2Yzk5MDA4OGU4NGU6NjoxZWRlOjZjNWY5MTEyYzQwNGUyNWI4MjVmYzA4OGVhZjQxM2EyZTJlZDIxNTg4MjI3MDA0MTczNDM0MTUzOWUyZGVlZTM6aDpU&c=E,1,bBTvR50CpinDGF4QDMmgN6TL2FU-lLw1Km8sXdoLaMx8xnJWt5MZ-SQSA-wQoDuyYbGLaryklNDxjtUWVqTfO0E_oqd4n3KHZGz1esrgEFrlaB8FZSIA-g,,&typo=1>.
  5.  Customers are encouraged to follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/pepco<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2furl.avanan.click%2fv2%2f___https%3a%2f%2fwww.facebook.com%2fPepcoConnect___.YXAzOmVkbW9uc3RvbjphOm86NjkwYTgwZDM4OTY3ZWFkNTY1NzY2Yzk5MDA4OGU4NGU6NjowY2I4OjYyNzAxNjVjYjA2YzkxM2I5MzgwOGVlNGZkMmQ5ZmQ5MmNmY2JjOTFlYmY5ZWM3ODdjMzc5YjEwZGMyMDQzM2Y6aDpU&c=E,1,9eTcQZf2MeYNRhDo6hzS_b7vnsIRHaJfnCSYaP0GZ6NYD_lPrO9ygVl4IfIy88kN6cx3CEZ6RkRyqI5d15oTcPy4_A3CEpy1fI0t0vpPowAxki27GRlOwsDsAQ,,&typo=1> and on Twitter at twitter.com/pepco<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2furl.avanan.click%2fv2%2f___https%3a%2f%2ftwitter.com%2fPepcoConnect___.YXAzOmVkbW9uc3RvbjphOm86NjkwYTgwZDM4OTY3ZWFkNTY1NzY2Yzk5MDA4OGU4NGU6NjoxNGExOjVkMWMyNjFkMTU5ZjBkODViOGUxMDRiYjczNjVlZThlZjgyYzI4ZTBmZjcwMzU1NDA5NDg0YzViYjljMmYyYmI6aDpU&c=E,1,cV1C1WPBK0pGRaTZzyQPwuIrA_LU-14LRYghK0FQVw4ccjJ4i2FypW2WCCRdt_E0EFjM-Spg1aHTNJ-It_-bwJ-rDdvwDYoashHpaxn3PCTEQUzhxfATgdXVRw,,&typo=1> to get the latest information from the company.

Reporting Outages or Downed Wires; Requesting Call Backs

  1.  Customers' reports are vital to Pepco's restoration efforts. Pepco also recommends that, when reporting an outage, customers request an automated call when their power is restored.
  2.  Call backs allow Pepco to notify customers when work in their area is completed and they also help Pepco locate outages that may be specific to customers' homes.

Jessica
Jessica E. Barnes
Director of Administrative Services/Town Clerk
Town of Riverdale Park
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Riverdale Park, MD 20737
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