* As a result of yesterday’s severe thunderstorms, about 32,000 customers in Montgomery County are without power.
* Approximately 30 traffic signals are without power. Treat all "dark" intersections as four-way stops. Stop - then proceed cautiously. This is critically important to ensuring vehicular and pedestrian safety.
*Ride On bus service
Expect detours and delays due to road closures. Currently, portions of Rtes. 2, 10, 13, 14, 19 and 57 are being detoured due to road closures. Go to www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rideon for Ride On information on bus routes.
*There are still about 23 roads that are closed in Montgomery County, primarily in the downcounty.
*Libraries:
The Long Branch Library remains closed due to power outages.
*Recreation facilities:
All indoor and outdoor pools are closed.
Wheaton, Coffield and Long Branch community centers are closed.
*The Montgomery County Department of Parks reports the following closures:
Park train cloWheaton Regional sed.
Cabin John Regional Park train closed.
The Park Permit office at 9500 Brunett Avenue in Silver Spring remains closed due to power outages. Check http://www.parkpermits.org/ for updated information.
Park patrons are advised to call ahead to check on status of park facilities.
* For emergencies, call 911.
* To report downed trees in the public right-of-way, call 311, or, if calling from outside Montgomery County, 240-777-0311.
* To report power outages, call Pepco at 877-737-2662, Allegheny Power at 800-255-3443, or Baltimore Gas & Electric at 877-778-2222.
* To report "hot" or sparking wires, especially those across roadways, call 911.
As power is restored in areas, downed wires that were previously dead may become live. Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution around any downed power line.
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