[RP TownTalk] Steve Schmidlin's Wake (Regina M. Kreger)

Wed Feb 14 15:16:35 UTC 2007

I am pleased to report that the wake was standing room only.  I 
underestimated Steve and what he meant to people.  S&J remains open, 
even last night (employees took turns working and visiting).  I don't 
know how much time Ziggy is spending there, or when she will be back to 
full time, but still I'd recommend stopping by for a sandwich and a 
beer.  The staff is mourning, the customers are mourning, I think it's 
comforting to all to know how many others care also.  You could leave 
flowers or a card for Ziggy, in case you don't find her there.

Iris McLaurin wrote:

>Regina,
>Thank you. My wife and I had been watching for details, and had thought
>perhaps it was a private family gathering.  Don't know how we missed Mayor
>Archer's update.  And just saw yours this morning Feb 14.  If any residents
>will be doing anything additional, please post of TownTalk, we would
>appreciate an opportunity to participate.  We terribly regret not being with
>Ziggy last evening to show our concern and respect.
>
>Sky Sirewest and Iris McLaurin-Southall 
>Oliver Street
>
>
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>Message: 1
>Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:55:01 -0500
>From: "Regina M. Kreger" <regina at kreger.net>
>Subject: Re: [RP TownTalk] Steve Schmidlin's Wake
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>Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:43:31 -0500
>From: "Nancy" <nya_md at verizon.net>
>Subject: [RP TownTalk] FW: Winter weather advisory from PEPCO
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>Pepco Prepared for Possible Ice Storm,
>Customers Urged to Prepare
>
>Pepco is preparing for possible freezing rain and ice forecast for the
>Washington metropolitan area later today and overnight. The company is
>monitoring weather forecasts and has implemented staffing plans to ensure a
>speedy response if power outages occur.
>
>"We are getting ready for what we expect the weather to bring," said Pepco
>Region President Thomas Graham. "Our crews are scheduled and are prepared to
>restore service as quickly and safely as possible."
>
>Pepco repair crews have been assigned to 12-hour shifts on an
>around-the-clock basis along with contract crews that normally work on the
>Pepco system. 
>
>Additional contractors will be added. Pepco storm managers contacted other
>East Coast utilities to assess the availability of mutual-aid crews to
>assist with potential restoration work. Additional customer service
>operators have been added to take customer calls and public safety teams
>will be assigned to respond to downed wires.
>
>Ice storms can be among the most destructive events affecting a utility's
>electrical distribution system. The weight of ice on trees and utility
>equipment can bring down power lines and poles, requiring a virtual
>rebuilding of parts of the system.
>
>
>If Power Goes Out
>Customers are being asked to call Pepco at 1-877-Pepco-62 to report
>outages-even if their neighbor may have already called. Pepco's automated
>outage reporting system is the most effective way to report an outage
>because it immediately feeds information into computers that more rapidly
>identify problem areas and dispatch repair crews, so that power can be
>restored more quickly.
>
>In the first 48 hours after a severe storm, restoration times are difficult
>to predict. If customers are without power or heat, they may want to
>consider moving themselves and their families-especially those with special
>needs-to an alternate location during an extended outage.
>
>Customers can prepare ahead for the possibility of power outages associated
>with an ice storm by assembling an Emergency Storm Kit including:
>
>*	Flashlights and fresh batteries 
>*	Battery-powered radio or television and extra batteries 
>*	Land line phone with cord (Cordless phones require electricity to
>operate)
>*	Battery-powered or windup alarm clock 
>*	A supply of bottled water (one gallon per person per day) 
>*	Non-perishable foods that require no heating 
>*	Blankets, bedding, or sleeping bags and a change of clothes 
>*	First Aid Kit and prescription medications 
>*	Hand-operated can opener 
>*	Special items for infants, the elderly or family members with
>special needs 
>*	Hand tools such as a hammer, screwdriver; scissors; duct tape;
>plastic garbage bags; paper and pencil; waterproof matches; household bleach
>
>*	Identification and copies of important family documents in a
>waterproof container 
>*	Emergency Services and Pepco telephone numbers
>*	Plug computers and other sensitive equipment into surge suppressors,
>and consider a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) for temporary battery
>backup power. 
>
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>
>Pepco, a subsidiary of Pepco Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: POM), delivers safe,
>reliable and affordable electric service to more than 745,000 customers in
>Maryland and the District of Columbia. 
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