[RP TownTalk] Fwd: HURRICANE SANDY and EARLY VOTING Updates

[Dannielle Glaros]

I usually avoid posting the enews, but this one seemed appropriate.

Dannielle Glaros
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> From: County Council District 3 <tsmayah at co.pg.md.us>
> Date: October 29, 2012 5:02:21 PM EDT
> To: dmglaros at gmail.com
> Subject: HURRICANE SANDY and EARLY VOTING Updates
> Reply-To: tsmayah at co.pg.md.us
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> Prince George's County Opens Shelters for Hurricane Sandy
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> Upper Marlboro, MD - The Prince George's County Office of Emergency Management opened shelters at the following locations: 
> Charles H. Flowers High School, 10001 Ardwick Ardmore Road, Springdale, MD
> Gwynn Park High School, 13800 Brandywine Rd, Brandywine, MD
> University of Maryland, Ritchie Coliseum, 7950 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD (Generator onsite for those with emergency medical devices that need power and pet friendly) 
> The County will open additional shelters throughout the County based on the level of damage from the storm.  The public will be notified as additional shelters open.  Residents are advised to check the County website for shelter updates or call the 3-1-1 Call Center.  The shelters will be managed by the Prince George's County Office of Emergency Management, Department of Social Services, and the Department of Family Services, in cooperation with the American Red Cross.  Additionally, the Prince George's County Health Department has staffed nurses at these shelters.
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> Residents are encouraged to utilize Notify Me Prince George's to receive updates regarding the hurricane. Citizens can register by logging into Notify Me Prince George's or by texting 411912 to receive real-time notifications via registered mobile devices. Prince George's County will also keep citizens updated on Hurricane Sandy through usage of its Office of Emergency Management Facebook and Twitter. Residents should also monitor the weather through local media sources. 
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> The Office of Emergency Management is also reminding residents of the following tips: 
> Residents should reach out to individuals with functional needs to assist them with transportation arrangements if conditions require an evacuation.
> Emergencies should be reported to the County's 24 hour 9-1-1 Call Center. 
> For non-emergency situations, please contact our new 3-1-1 Call Center, which will be open from 7:00 a.m. to Midnight, today, Monday, October 29th.
> Emergency Numbers for Utility Companies:
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> PEPCO: 1-877-737-2662
> Downed Power Lines, PEPCO: (202) 872-3432 
> BGE: 1-877-778-2222
> Downed Power Line, BGE 1-800-685-0123
> WSSC: (301) 206-4002
> Washington Gas: 1-800-752-7520 
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> Early Voting on Monday, October 29th and Tuesday, October 30th CANCELLED
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> Due to Hurricane Sandy, Governor Martin O'Malley early voting has been cancelled for today and Tuesday and extended to Friday, November 2nd.  Visit the State Board of Elections to stay updated.
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> Furthermore Governor O'Malley is asking everyone to keep safe, stay off roads to allow clear passage for emergency vehicles, check in on neighbors, and help keep storm drains clear.
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> If you have received this e-news from someone other than my office, and are interested in receiving this update directly, please email Thomas Mayah at the District 3 Council Office at tsmayah at co.pg.md.us or call (301) 952-3060.
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