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Subject: Important Storm Information
From: County Council District 3 <tsmayah at co.pg.md.us>
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Press Release

For Immediate Release:

June 12, 2013

For Immediate Information Contact:

Rhonda D. Jackson

Division Manager Public Information & Inter-Governmental Relations

Prince George's County

240-694-7474 (Mobile)

Prince George's County Encourages Residents to Monitor and Prepare for Forecasted
Severe Weather Prediction through Thursday.

Residents are Encouraged to take Precautionary Measures

Upper Marlboro, MD -  Prince George's County Office of Emergency Management encourages
 citizens and residents to prepare for the possible effects of the severe  weather
predictions that have the potential to cause heavy rain,  thunderstorms, damaging
winds,  lightning, flooding and possible  tornadoes. Citizens are also reminded 
that this storm could create the  potential for excessive power outages, so please
prepare.

All residents are encouraged to Stay Informed and utilize Notify Me Prince George's
[http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001bYXfNZ7lu5TqE29ZViZKpCzIFe7O-_KgjDke9g0gbfjNJ_y_M03d0iycUkSPT0_7iw15LZUXaLzuuwRlzMI1lv941ySO6GKvWx32mhvta_aRXBSMMJ1Xdms4QFLxszyXJm_ukswcLPG11UNwHMkJ5A==]
to receive updates regarding the weather.  Citizens can register by logging into
 https://notifyme.princegeorgescountymd.gov or by texting 411912 to receive real-time
notifications via registered  mobile devices. Prince George's County will also keep
citizens updated  through usage of its Office of Emergency Management Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Prince-Georges-County-Office-of-Homeland-Security/276195129111630),
and Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/PGCountyOEM). Residents should also monitor 
the weather through local media sources.

Because  the aforementioned weather could significantly affect our region, we  are
encouraging everyone to prepare for the storm and ask that they  reach out to the
elderly and  those individuals with functional needs.   Please make sure they have
transportation arrangements for worse case  scenarios such as an evacuation.

Residents  are also reminded to call 911 only in cases of emergency.  Residents 
 are encouraged to utilize Prince George's County's 311 system to obtain  information
about public services.

The  Office of Emergency Management is encouraging citizens to be proactive  by 
taking proper precautions to protect their family and their  property.

The following tips will help you prepare, before, during and after the storm:

BEFORE A STORM


*         Keep flashlights and battery-powered radios with extra batteries handy,
along with a first aid kit.
*         Non-perishable  food for up to three days, 1-gallon of water per person,
per day for at  least three days, and a manual can opener.
*         Have Preparedness Kits available in your home and vehicle.
*         Ensure copies of important documents are stored in a safe place.
*         Have some cash on hand.
*         Make sure vehicle gas tanks are full.
*         Secure or bring inside exterior items that might become windborne.
*         Fill prescriptions that might be needed and stock up on any necessary 
medical supplies.
*         Turn  the refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting in anticipation
of a  power outage. Open the doors only when necessary and close quickly.

DURING A STORM


*         Please remain calm and do not call 9-1-1 unless it is an emergency.
*         Do not go outside. Flying debris from high winds is a danger.
*         Try to stay in an interior room; stay away from windows or soft spots 
in the home.
*         Avoid using candles for lighting due to fire hazards. Use flashlights.
*         Never  use a candle when fueling equipment such as a kerosene heater or
 lantern because the candle flame can ignite fumes from the fuel.
*         If flooding occurs, turn off electricity at the main breaker.
*         During  a power outage, turn off major appliances. This will minimize 
losing  power again through a power surge and protect the equipment when the  power
returns.
*         Do not operate charcoal grills, propane camping stoves or generators indoors
due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.

AFTER A STORM


*         Do  not touch fallen or low-hanging wires of any kind under any  circumstances.
Stay away from puddles with wires in or near them. Do not  touch trees or other 
objects in contact with power lines to avoid  electrocution.
*         Call  police or utility companies immediately to report hazards such as
 downed power lines, broken gas, water mains or overturned gas tanks.
*         Avoid  areas subject to flooding, including low spots, canals and streams.
Do  not attempt to drive on a flooded road -motorists can be stranded or  trapped.
The depth of the water and the condition of the road is not  always obvious; therefore,
do not make assumptions.
*         Be very cautious at night as it is harder to recognize flood dangers, 
downed wires and other hazards.

Important Utility Numbers include:

Pepco:1-877-737-2662

Baltimore Gas and Electric (BG&E):1-877-778-2222 or 1-800-685-0123

Washington Gas:1-800-752-7520

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC):1-800-828-4002
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO): 1-877-747-6326
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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 [mailto:tsmayah at co.pg.md.us] or call (301) 952-3060.
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