Storm Update

A major storm has caused widespread power outages.

The latest update on conditions include:

* All Montgomery County Recreation facilities are closed today except for the Upper County Neighborhood, Germantown, East County Neighborhood and Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Centers and the Germantown Indoor and Olney Swim Centers.

* Due to storm related power outage at 255 Rockville Pike, the Occupational Medical Service (OMS) unit is closed today. All appointments are cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

* All other sites are closed, including the main administrative office.

* All summer camps, summer fun centers and Recreation summer classes are cancelled for today.

* Montgomery College Rockville campus will be closed today. Takoma Park and Germantown campuses will be open.

* Montgomery County’s Permitting Services will be closed to the public.

* The Occupational Medical Service unit is closed and all appointments are cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

* About 187,000 Pepco customers in Montgomery County remain without power.

* 270 County traffic signals remain without power.

* Downed trees throughout the County are still blocking many roads.

* A shelter is open at the East County Recreation Center located at 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring.

* Mandatory water restrictions remain in effect for all Montgomery County and Prince Georges County residents on public water systems until water supplies are recharged. This includes Rockville residents. Residents on private wells are unaffected by the mandatory water restrictions.

* Residents and businesses are urged to use water only for essential indoor uses so sufficient water will be available for hospitals, emergency services and fire fighting.

* All Montgomery County Parks and Recreation programs are cancelled for today, July 26, including, classes, camps and activities.

* The County’s 311 call center has been activated and is available for non-emergency calls.

* Residents can report downed trees in the public right-of-way by calling 3-1-1 from within Montgomery County or 240-777-0311 from outside the County.

Water customers should:

*Stop all outside water use – no watering lawns, no washing cars, no topping off swimming pools

*Use water only as necessary – i.e., shorter showers and turn off faucets after washing hands.

*Limit toilet flushings (do not flush after every use).

*Limit washing machine and dishwasher use (wash full loads only).

* Residents are urged to check on their neighbors, particularly seniors or those with special needs.

* For emergency assistance, residents should call 911.

* Don't travel if you don't need to.

* Treat all dark intersections as four-way stops. Proceed cautiously.

* To report power outages, call Pepco at 1-877-737-2662, , Allegheny Power at 1-800-255-3443 or Baltimore Gas and Electric at 1-877-778-2222.

* To report “hot” wires or sparking wires, especially those across roadways, call 9-1-1.

* Ride On will operate on Monday, as will trash and recycling collections. These operations could be delayed due to traffic signal power outages.

Pepco has indicated this will be a "multi-day restoration."

Check http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ for updated information on Montgomery County facilities, services, and programs.


If you have any questions or comments, please visit the MC311 Portal at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/311 or call 240-777-0311 to speak with a Customer Service Representative.