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Subject: Neighbors Night Out Social Event
Date Sent: February 16, 2015

March 5 Meeeting: Solar Panels

The following is some useful information from the County

  • A Winter Storm Warning now in effect until noon EST Tuesday.
  • Precipitation type: snow.
  • Accumulations: 6 to 10 inches, with locally higher amounts expected across portions of lower southern Maryland.
  • Timing: snow will increase in intensity through the evening hours. Heaviest snow is expected late tonight into early Tuesday morning.
  • Temperatures: mid teens to lower 20s.
  • Winds: east 5 to 10 mph.
  • Impacts: beginning this evening, roads will become snow covered and slippery with visibilities being reduced to one half mile or less at times. The combination of snow covered roads and low visibility will make traveling dangerous.

Precautionary/preparedness actions

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel if necessary. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

With significant snow accumulation is 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 battery-operated equipment in your home.

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, a cell phone, and a first-aid kit.

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

  • For non-emergencies, contact Montgomery County Government at 311 or (240)-777-0311
  • For 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 warm and safe.

Best Wishes,
Ted Garrett,
BCA President

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