<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:12pt"><div style="RIGHT: auto"><SPAN style="RIGHT: auto">Thank you Jonathan,</SPAN></div>
<div style="RIGHT: auto"><SPAN style="RIGHT: auto">this information is <SPAN style="RIGHT: auto" id=misspell-0><SPAN>extremely<VAR id=yui-ie-cursor></VAR></SPAN></SPAN> helpful.</SPAN></div>
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<div class=yiv613718522MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Friends/Neighbors –</SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Please use the following numbers for hurricane related incidents: </SPAN></B></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Prince George’s County launches "Hurricane <SPAN id=misspell-3 class=mark>Hotline</SPAN>"</SPAN></U></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">:</SPAN></B><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal"></SPAN></U></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal"> Starting Saturday, August 27 at 2:00 PM</SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal"> 301-352-1290</SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Report downed trees and blocked roads</SPAN></U></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">: Department of Public Works: 301-864-1803 (Riverdale Park) 301-350-0500 (PG County)</SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Fire Department: </SPAN></U></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Riverdale Park Fire Department – 301-927-0356 (911 in an emergency)</SPAN></B></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Police Department:</SPAN></U></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: normal"> Riverdale Park Police Department – 301-927-4343 (911 in an emergency)</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Electrical Outages</SPAN></U></B></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN id=misspell-7 class=mark>PEPCO</SPAN></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">: Use 1-877-737-2662 to report outages. Choose option 2 to report downed wires. Outage maps are available <SPAN id=misspell-8 class=mark>online</SPAN> at <A href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=puykuzeab&et=1107316262103&s=1562&e=001WWcAJZiRdDj4P17lNchorjoRo7f-e_Se5lgUAj8EPE1D9f1ija79J4_xHbU_0oc8JelHVgSXQt2K4RYLYBQq9p4wuu_mTJ7KBXzvAKjAqAfRBmrNm0KC5Q==" rel=nofollow target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #278f29">www.pepco.com</SPAN></A>. Click on the Your Home tab and select the Outages the Emergency Preparedness page.</SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN id=misspell-9 class=mark>BGE</SPAN></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">: Call 1-877-778-2222</SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Sandbags</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">: Unfortunately they are not available from the town or County, please contact your local hardware store.</SPAN></div>
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<div class=yiv613718522MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">As Hurricane Irene continues her destructive path there are things that we all should be doing today in the meantime:</SPAN></div>
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<div class=yiv613718522MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">DEVELOP A FAMILY PLAN</SPAN></B></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Discuss the type of hazards that could affect your family. Know your home's vulnerability to </SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><A href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/storm_surge.shtml" rel=nofollow target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none">storm surge</SPAN></A>, <A href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/inland_flood.shtml" rel=nofollow target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none">flooding</SPAN></A> and <A href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/high_winds.shtml" rel=nofollow target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none">wind</SPAN></A>.</SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Locate a safe room or the safest areas in your home for each hurricane hazard. In certain circumstances the safest areas may not be your home but within your community.</SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Determine escape routes from your home and places to meet. These should be measured in tens of miles rather than hundreds of miles.</SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Have an out-of-state friend as a family contact, so all your family members have a single point of contact.</SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Make a plan now for what to do with </SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">your <A href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/prepare/pet_plan.shtml" rel=nofollow target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none">pets</SPAN></A> if you need to evacuate.</SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones and make sure your children know how and when to call 911.</SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Check your insurance coverage - flood damage is not usually covered by homeowners insurance.</SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Stock non-perishable emergency supplies and a <A href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/prepare/supply_kit.shtml" rel=nofollow target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none">Disaster Supply Kit</SPAN></A>. </SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Use a <A href="http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/" rel=nofollow target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none"><SPAN id=misspell-10 class=mark>NOAA</SPAN> weather radio</SPAN></A>. Remember to replace its battery every </SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: #333333; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">6 months, as you do with your smoke detectors.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Take First Aid, CPR and disaster preparedness classes (in the future)</SPAN></div>
<div><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">CREATE A DISASTER SUPPLY KIT</SPAN></B></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Water</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days</SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Food</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> - at least enough for 3 to 7 days<BR>— non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices<BR>— foods for infants or the elderly<BR>— snack foods<BR>— non-electric can opener<BR>— cooking tools / fuel<BR>— paper plates / plastic utensils </SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Blankets / Pillows, etc.</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Clothing</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes</SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Special Items</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> - for babies and the elderly</SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Flashlight / Batteries</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Radio - </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Battery operated and <SPAN id=misspell-11 class=mark>NOAA</SPAN> weather radio</SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Telephones - </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Fully charged cell phone with extra battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set</SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> - Banks and <SPAN id=misspell-12 class=mark>ATMs</SPAN> may not be available for extended periods</SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Keys</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Toys, Books and Games</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Important documents</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> - in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag<BR>— insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc.</SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Tools</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> - keep a set with you during the storm</SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Vehicle fuel tanks filled</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Pet care items<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">— proper identification / immunization records / medications<BR>— ample supply of food and water<BR>— a carrier or cage<BR>— muzzle and leash </SPAN></div>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Prince George's County will open its Emergency Operations Center (<SPAN id=misspell-13 class=mark>EOC</SPAN>) at 6820 Webster Street in <SPAN id=misspell-14 class=mark>Hyattsville</SPAN>, tomorrow, Saturday, August 27 at Noon. Throughout the storm and aftermath, regular updates will be provided to the public and press through press releases as well as through social media at @<SPAN id=misspell-15 class=mark>CountyExecBaker</SPAN> on Twitter and on <SPAN id=misspell-16 class=mark>Facebook</SPAN> at "County Executive <SPAN id=misspell-17 class=mark>Rushern</SPAN> Baker." </SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Additionally, Prince George's County has activated a non-emergency "Hurricane <SPAN id=misspell-18 class=mark>Hotline</SPAN>" at <B>301-352-1290</B>. The <SPAN id=misspell-19 class=mark>hotline</SPAN> will be operational from 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 27 for at least 48 hours. Residents are urged to only use 9-1-1 for emergencies only. </SPAN></div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Other critical hurricane information from Prince George's County:</SPAN></div>
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<LI style="COLOR: black" class=yiv613718522MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Prince George's County is <B>not</B> distributing sand bags to residents;</SPAN></LI>
<LI style="COLOR: black" class=yiv613718522MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Prince George's County has schools, community centers, and government buildings available to use as possible shelters. If a shelter is opened public and press will be immediately notified by <SPAN id=misspell-20 class=mark>EOC</SPAN>;</SPAN></LI>
<LI style="COLOR: black" class=yiv613718522MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> The Prince George's County Department of Environmental Resources will be physically monitoring the six high hazard dams that are in the County;</SPAN></LI>
<LI style="COLOR: black" class=yiv613718522MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> All Prince George's County public safety agencies have increased staffing in anticipation of Hurricane Irene;</SPAN></LI></UL>
<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">For more information on preparing for emergencies, citizens may visit <A href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=puykuzeab&et=1107316262103&s=1562&e=001WWcAJZiRdDjXvoE2k_rGAbIf8DR3gJd82Bk75xPJkqdhR8aCBxJSIZ2oAp72l5gpEC8BzF1QhyKf3T-zl01wOJ6-HNJaZWqOioW3o0xJOPk=" rel=nofollow target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #278f29">www.Ready.gov</SPAN></A> or <A href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=puykuzeab&et=1107316262103&s=1562&e=001WWcAJZiRdDiAzqHyUFvQksYPZ--AHCSU765jWgAQvRsrXhINJyPLkqPkEO08jsfhfHGqvuHaMzCFgQnCAmlULEAEhV1tAVaQhkJ1J6J3BD8=" rel=nofollow target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #278f29"><SPAN id=misspell-21 class=mark>Listo</SPAN>.gov</SPAN></A> for tips on creating family emergency plans and putting together emergency supply kits. Residents can also visit <A
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