[RP TownTalk] water main break at Madison and Taylor

[Cranky old Coot]

I don't disagree, call WSSC, Washington Gas or PEPCO first. But reading 
the your original post again. I see:

"I have not been able to get through to WSSC; the line has been 
constantly busy for hours on end."

"Almost 4 hours later, ...  And WSSC's emergency line is still busy."

Sounds like a good time to call an elected official. JMHO

Posting here in frustration, you did get the Mayor and a Council person 
involved.

Sounds to me like after several frustrating hours you did do something 
to help your hypothetical neighbor and her basement. That makes you they 
type of neighbor we all need sometimes.

COC


Euniverz at aol.com wrote, On 1/19/2009 4:39 PM:
> I would need to disagree with taking the problem first to a council 
> member.  Call the folks who can fix it, alert elected officials after. 
>
> Adrianne Lefkowitz
> Madison and 48th
>
>     This is the type of problem that should be addressed first to a
>     Council Member. If their response is not prompt or adequate you
>     may try calling the Mayor. Trying to deal with  utilities is time
>     consuming and often frustrating experience. We have a governing
>     body that was voted into office for just this type of problem. My
>     experience has been good, and I'm pleased with the mayor and those
>     on the town council. We can only hope the they can cut trough the
>     red tape of public utilities and town services better than private
>     property owners and town residents.
>     Gerald King
>
>     Euniverz at aol.com wrote:
>>     Water is bubbling up in the middle of Madison Street at the
>>     corner of Taylor Road.  It has been active from at least 8:30 am,
>>     when I first saw it.  I reported it to the Riverdale Police dept
>>     dispatch, who declined to report it and instead gave me the
>>     emergency number to WSSC.  I have not been able to get through to
>>     WSSC; the line has been constantly busy for hours on end. I
>>     reported it to the fire department since there is a fire hydrant
>>     just a few feet away.  Almost 4 hours later, it doesn't look like
>>     anyone has investigated or done anything so I reported it to the
>>     fire department again.  And WSSC's emergency line is still busy.
>>      
>>     Adrianne Lefkowitz
>>     Madison and 48th
>>