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<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>What do we want customers to know/do?</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">Just like we prepare for damage that may occur, we encourage our customers to prepare for any forecasted severe weather as well.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">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.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1">Have a supply of bottled water and easy-to-prepare, non-perishable foods available.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1">Charge cell phones and other mobile devices. Consider backup chargers.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1">Have a flashlight with fresh batteries on each floor of your home.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1">More tips available at <a href="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" title="Protected by Avanan: https://www.pepco.com/outages/preparing-for-an-outage">
pepco.com/StormPrep</a><o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">If storm damage does occur:<o:p></o:p></li><ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1">Always stay away from any storm damaged electrical equipment, especially downed power lines and tree limbs that may come into contact with power lines.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1">Check on elderly neighbors and relatives.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo1">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.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>We encourage all customers to report outages and downed wires.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">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.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">To report an outage or downed wire, call
<b><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">1-877-PEPCO-62 (1-877-737-2662)</span></b> or report and track through our mobile app or our website at
<a name="_Hlk58837581"></a><a href="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" title="Protected by Avanan: https://www.pepco.com/outages/preparing-for-an-outage"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk58837581">pepco.com/StormPrep</span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk58837581"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk58837581">.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Customers also can text “<b>Out” to 48710</b> to report their outage.
<o:p></o:p></li><ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">Customers must first text “<b>ADD OUTAGE” to 48710</b> to sign up for this service.
<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Customers also can receive outage alerts by signing up online at
<a href="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" title="Protected by Avanan: https://www.pepco.com/MyAccount/MyProfile/Pages/Alerts.aspx">
pepco.com/Alerts</a>. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Customers are encouraged to follow us on Facebook at
<a href="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" title="Protected by Avanan: https://www.facebook.com/PepcoConnect">
facebook.com/pepco</a> and on Twitter at <a href="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" title="Protected by Avanan: https://twitter.com/PepcoConnect">
twitter.com/pepco</a> to get the latest information from the company. <o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Reporting Outages or Downed Wires; Requesting Call Backs</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">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.
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">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.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Harlow Solid Italic";mso-ligatures:none">Jessica<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;mso-ligatures:none">Jessica E. Barnes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;mso-ligatures:none">Director of Administrative Services/Town Clerk<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;mso-ligatures:none">Town of Riverdale Park<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;mso-ligatures:none">5008 Queensbury Road<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;mso-ligatures:none">Riverdale Park, MD 20737<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="http://www.riverdaleparkmd.gov/"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.riverdaleparkmd.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;mso-ligatures:none">301-927-6381 x505<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;mso-ligatures:none">301-832-6068 (cell)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RiverdaleParkMD/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:#0563C1;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="32" height="32" style="width:.3333in;height:.3333in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01D9C93E.36CAB570"></span></a><a href="https://twitter.com/Riverdale_Park_"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:#0563C1;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="32" height="32" style="width:.3333in;height:.3333in" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image002.png@01D9C93E.36CAB570"></span></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/riverdaleparkmd_gov/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:#0563C1;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="32" height="32" style="width:.3333in;height:.3333in" id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image003.png@01D9C93E.36CAB570"></span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;mso-ligatures:none">A Welcoming Community, Come Grow with Us!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;mso-ligatures:none">DISCLAIMER: All Town of Riverdale Park email recipients are cautioned that messages sent and received via the Town's email system may be considered public record pursuant to
the Maryland Public Information Act, and may be subject to inspection and copying by the public.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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