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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Thanks Jonathan this is very helpful.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> towntalk-bounces@riverdale-park.org [mailto:towntalk-bounces@riverdale-park.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Jonathan W. Ebbeler<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, August 27, 2011 8:15 AM<br><b>To:</b> towntalk@riverdale-park.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [RP TownTalk] Hurricane Preparedness and Contact Numbers<br><b>Importance:</b> High<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Friends/Neighbors &#8211;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal'>Please use the following numbers for hurricane related incidents:&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></strong></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Prince George&#8217;s County launches &quot;Hurricane Hotline&quot;</span></u></strong><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>:</span></strong><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal'> </span></u></strong><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal'>&nbsp;Starting Saturday, August 27 at 2:00 PM</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span></b><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal'>&nbsp;301-352-1290</span></strong><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Report downed trees and blocked roads</span></u></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>:&nbsp;Department of Public Works: 301-864-1803 (Riverdale Park) 301-350-0500 (PG County)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Fire Department: </span></u></strong><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal'>Riverdale Park Fire Department &#8211; 301-927-0356 (911 in an emergency)</span></strong><strong><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></strong></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Police Department:</span></u></strong><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal'>&nbsp; Riverdale Park Police Department &#8211; 301-927-4343 (911 in an emergency)</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Electrical Outages</span><o:p></o:p></u></strong></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>PEPCO</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>:&nbsp;Use 1-877-737-2662 to report outages. Choose option 2 to report downed wires. Outage maps are available online at <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=puykuzeab&amp;et=1107316262103&amp;s=1562&amp;e=001WWcAJZiRdDj4P17lNchorjoRo7f-e_Se5lgUAj8EPE1D9f1ija79J4_xHbU_0oc8JelHVgSXQt2K4RYLYBQq9p4wuu_mTJ7KBXzvAKjAqAfRBmrNm0KC5Q==" 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><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>BGE</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>:&nbsp;Call&nbsp;1-877-778-2222<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Sandbags</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>:&nbsp; Unfortunately they are not available from the town or County, please contact your local hardware store.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#268F20'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>As Hurricane Irene continues her destructive path there are things that we all should be doing today in the meantime:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>DEVELOP A FAMILY PLAN<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Discuss the type of hazards that could affect your family. Know your home's vulnerability to </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'><a href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/storm_surge.shtml"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>storm surge</span></a>, <a href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/inland_flood.shtml"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>flooding</span></a> and <a href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/high_winds.shtml"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>wind</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Determine escape routes from your home and places to meet. These should be measured in tens of miles rather than hundreds of miles.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Have an out-of-state friend as a family contact, so all your family members have a single point of contact.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Make a plan now for what to do with </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'>your <a href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/prepare/pet_plan.shtml"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>pets</span></a> if you need to evacuate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'>Post emergency telephone numbers by your phones and make sure your children know how and when to call 911.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'>Check your insurance coverage - flood damage is not usually covered by homeowners insurance.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'>Stock non-perishable emergency supplies and a <a href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/prepare/supply_kit.shtml"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Disaster Supply Kit</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'>Use a <a href="http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>NOAA weather radio</span></a>. Remember to replace its battery every </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#333333'>6 months, as you do with your smoke detectors.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Take First Aid, CPR and disaster preparedness classes (in the future)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>CREATE A DISASTER SUPPLY KIT<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Water</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Food</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> - at least enough for 3 to 7 days<br>&#8212; non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices<br>&#8212; foods for infants or the elderly<br>&#8212; snack foods<br>&#8212; non-electric can opener<br>&#8212; cooking tools / fuel<br>&#8212; paper plates / plastic utensils <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Blankets / Pillows, etc.</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Clothing</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Special Items</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> - for babies and the elderly<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Flashlight / Batteries</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Radio - </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Battery operated and NOAA weather radio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Telephones - </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Fully charged cell phone with extra battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> - Banks and ATMs may not be available for extended periods<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Keys</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Toys, Books and Games</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Important documents</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> - in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag<br>&#8212; insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Tools</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> - keep a set with you during the storm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Vehicle fuel tanks filled</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>&middot;<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Pet care items<br></span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&#8212; proper identification / immunization records / medications<br>&#8212; ample supply of food and water<br>&#8212; a carrier or cage<br>&#8212; muzzle and leash <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Prince George's County will open its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 6820 Webster Street in Hyattsville, tomorrow, Saturday, August 27 at Noon.&nbsp; Throughout the storm and aftermath, regular updates will be provided to the public and press through press releases as well as through social media&nbsp;at @CountyExecBaker on Twitter and on Facebook at &quot;County Executive Rushern Baker.&quot;&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Additionally, Prince George's County has activated a non-emergency &quot;Hurricane Hotline&quot; at&nbsp;<strong>301-352-1290</strong>. The hotline will be operational from 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 27 for at least 48 hours. &nbsp;Residents are urged to only use 9-1-1 for emergencies only.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Other critical hurricane information from Prince George's County:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prince George's County is&nbsp;<strong>not</strong>&nbsp;distributing sand bags to residents;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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 EOC;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Prince George's County Department of Environmental Resources will be physically monitoring the six high hazard dams that are in the County;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All Prince George's County public safety agencies have increased staffing in anticipation of Hurricane Irene;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>For more information on preparing for emergencies, citizens may visit&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=puykuzeab&amp;et=1107316262103&amp;s=1562&amp;e=001WWcAJZiRdDjXvoE2k_rGAbIf8DR3gJd82Bk75xPJkqdhR8aCBxJSIZ2oAp72l5gpEC8BzF1QhyKf3T-zl01wOJ6-HNJaZWqOioW3o0xJOPk=" target="_blank"><span style='color:#278F29'>www.Ready.gov</span></a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=puykuzeab&amp;et=1107316262103&amp;s=1562&amp;e=001WWcAJZiRdDiAzqHyUFvQksYPZ--AHCSU765jWgAQvRsrXhINJyPLkqPkEO08jsfhfHGqvuHaMzCFgQnCAmlULEAEhV1tAVaQhkJ1J6J3BD8=" target="_blank"><span style='color:#278F29'>Listo.gov</span></a>&nbsp;for tips on creating family emergency plans and putting together emergency supply kits. Residents can also visit&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=puykuzeab&amp;et=1107316262103&amp;s=1562&amp;e=001WWcAJZiRdDgOo1bOlzXvV4ewvQSwOJsbvJDz67-0ntSQ8RGQL54LP_4ILR1-CR_4KfFxSp_v4R7LJb8xBPvwPfk_-Fi3CKkmkXxSqReaRmPBHLReb0E_CA==" target="_blank"><span style='color:#278F29'>www.redcross.org</span></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;to download the&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=puykuzeab&amp;et=1107316262103&amp;s=1562&amp;e=001WWcAJZiRdDgOgYKxkcdP4w3LFGx-vD-LCM0CgtbG3eQ3tUq75mF9GjxbbjG-GLzNvRlUHaDuxlDByMcgXEfhXJcBmnY22rT96JM_bbbSfMgtp1WaFPqNWXzNayw-VRBHtn3-PUxiPZFcOTNT1w_VheDImBYgQhwX-brVeXXzXX2m8-C2bjZ-1pn9xNXVu8q8KOdSW165CCcWqLrAWvBdqQ==" target="_blank"><span style='color:#278F29'>Be Red Cross Ready- Hurricane Checklist</span></a>. It is also possible to track Hurricane Irene's path at this link:&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=puykuzeab&amp;et=1107316262103&amp;s=1562&amp;e=001WWcAJZiRdDgt33Wxrty0huQ7-bbvKnsJlHbiQr1oGK-jYOoFKFhWkbAjUsr03wtwhPQyyXB2DeHivbgCMQo0fdMounRSBaXKBfd9qTOIRQhD3w3w0rt-xQmdmtGWeOjb" target="_blank"><span style='color:#278F29'>http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#IRENE</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p></div></body></html>