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Subject: BCA Winter Strorm Update
Date Sent: March 5, 2013

The following is some useful information from the County:

Weather Update

A winter-storm warning is in effect starting at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6th and lasting until 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 7th. This storm is expected to start as rain on Tuesday evening, March 5th, but change over to snow late evening.

Snow totals will vary. Accumulations of 2- 4 inches Tuesday night and an additional 4- 6 inches Wednesday are possible. Winds on Wednesday will be out of the NE at 20-25 miles per hour (mph) with gusts up to 35 mph.

Preparations

With heavy snow and gusty winds come the potential of tree limbs to come down on power lines. Make sure you have a battery-operated radio and flashlight; extra prescription medication; and charge cell phones or other critical

As a reminder, please stay off the roads during dangerous driving conditions. If you must drive, make sure you have a full tank of gas. Include an emergency kit in your car with extra blankets, some food and water, and a first-aid kit.

Montgomery County Update

Montgomery County will send out periodic updates on the status of county government, school, and transportation via Alert Montgomery. To find information between updates, visit the following:

Important Contact Information

Non-emergencies, contact Montgomery County Government at 311 or (240)-777-0311
Emergencies, call 911
To report power or other utility outages:
- PEPCO: 1-877-737-2662
- Baltimore Gas and Electric: 1-877-778-2222 or 1-800-685-0123
- Potomac Edison (Allegheny Power): 1-800-255-3443
- Washington Gas: 1-800-752-7520
- WSSC: 1-800-828-4002

Stay safe.
Ted Garrett, President
Bannockburn Citizens Association