[RP TownTalk] Weather Advisory: Prince George's County Prepares for the Possibility of Hurricane Joaquin

[Jessica Barnes]

Weather Advisory: Prince George's County Prepares for the Possibility of Hurricane Joaquin

For immediate release: 
10/1/2015 1:00:00 PM

For more information, contact: 
Paulette L. Jones, Public Information Officer, (240) 712-0298

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LARGO, MD – In preparation of Hurricane Joaquin the Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is preparing for heavy rain and wind to blanket the area.  The Office of Highway Maintenance is currently checking and cleaning all trash racks and pumping stations.  Jet vac crews will be stationed at D’Arcy Road.  Tree crews will be on stand by and will remain available to respond to any downed tree emergencies during this weather event.  

Residents are reminded that during heavy rain events, low lying and flood prone areas will flood.  Residents should check and clean gutters and down spouts, as well as yard grates, sump pumps and sump drains.  Finally, residents should not attempt to drive through flooded streets at any time.  If the road markings are covered with water and not visible, residents should not attempt to drive through the water. Residents are also reminded that DPW&T does not distribute sand bags.  Burlap bags and sand are available at most hardware stores; sandless bags may be available as well.  

The Department of Public Works and Transportation recommends that residents and those who work or commute through Prince George’s County to register for “Alert Prince George’s” text, email, and/or voice alerts of emergency messages.  To sign-up for the system, visit  <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMDAxLjQ5NzM0MDcxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTAwMS40OTczNDA3MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NDUzOTM4JmVtYWlsaWQ9amJhcm5lc0ByaXZlcmRhbGVwYXJrbWQuZ292JnVzZXJpZD1qYmFybmVzQHJpdmVyZGFsZXBhcmttZC5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&100&&&http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/sites/EmergencyManagement/Resources/Notify%20Me/Pages/default.aspx> Alert.mypgc.us to register your information. Current subscribers are also encouraged to log-in and update their existing account.      

During this weather event “We encourage our residents to proceed with caution and to take the necessary precautions to remain safe”, said Darrell B. Mobley, Director of the Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T).

For more information please visit our website  <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUxMDAxLjQ5NzM0MDcxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MTAwMS40OTczNDA3MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NDUzOTM4JmVtYWlsaWQ9amJhcm5lc0ByaXZlcmRhbGVwYXJrbWQuZ292JnVzZXJpZD1qYmFybmVzQHJpdmVyZGFsZXBhcmttZC5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&101&&&http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/News> news page.

 

 

 

 

Jessica

Jessica E. Barnes

Town Clerk

Riverdale Park

5008 Queensbury Road

Riverdale Park, MD 20737

www.riverdaleparkmd.info <http://www.riverdaleparkmd.info/> 

301-927-6381

 

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