Reminder: Options During Storms

In addition to calling PEPCO's emergency Power Out number (below), "residents can also report downed trees and other non-emergency issues by using the web portal at www.mc311.com either through home or office computers or mobile devices. "

• To report “hot” or sparkling wires, especially those across roadways, call 911. 

• To report power outages, call your service provider:
Pepco at 877-737-2662,

Allegheny Power at 800-255-3443, or

Baltimore Gas & Electric at 877-778-2222. 

 

NOTE:

PEPCO reports 131,500 customers in Montgomery County are still without power. 

Food Safety 

Food in the refrigerator is safe if the power has been off for no more than four hours. After that, discard perishables such as meat, poultry, soft cheese, eggs and leftovers. Check out www.fsis.usda.gov/fact_sheets/keeping_food_Safe_during_an_emergency/index.asp 

for more details and a chart. 

A full freezer can keep food frozen for 48 hours after a loss of power. A half-full freezer can keep food frozen for 24 hours 

Cooling Centers 

Montgomery County has two “cooling shelters” that remain open at Richard Montgomery High School (250 Richard Montgomery Drive in Rockville) and White Oak Recreation Center, (1700 April Lane in White Oak.) Clarksburg High School has closed as a cooling shelter. Bring prescription medicines, critical phone numbers, and any comfort items such as personal pillows. 

Residents who have cats or dogs and are planning to use a County shelter can drop off their pets at the Humane Society Shelter at 14645 Rothgeb Dr. in Rockville.  If it is possible to call first, call the emergency number at 240-773-5900.  After 5 p.m. when the shelter has closed for walk-in service, those arriving at the shelter should use the front door buzzer to gain admittance. 

Source: Alert Montgomery, Mon 07/02/12 3:16 PM