Wednesday, June 12 2013 2:52 PM EDT2013-06-12 18:52:00 GMT
Nearly two weeks after the derecho storm that knocked power out for about half the households in the Washington, D.C. area, an apartment building was condemned as uninhabitable.
Nearly two weeks after the derecho storm that knocked power out for about half the households in the Washington, D.C. area, an apartment building was condemned as uninhabitable.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 2:52 PM EDT2013-06-12 18:52:00 GMT
It has been more nearly three weeks since that wicked derecho swept across the D.C. area and the damage done that night is still affecting many neighborhoods.
It has been more nearly three weeks since that wicked derecho swept across the D.C. area and the damage done that night is still affecting many neighborhoods. The power may be back on, but the costs of the mighty storm are still piling up.
Thursday, June 13 2013 11:11 PM EDT2013-06-14 03:11:54 GMT
A massive storm system that started in the Upper Midwest brought soaking rains and heavy winds to the Mid-Atlantic Thursday, causing widespread power outages, flash flooding and extensive flight delays, but largely failing to live up to its fierce billing.
A massive storm system that started in the Upper Midwest brought soaking rains and heavy winds to the Mid-Atlantic Thursday, causing widespread power outages, flash flooding and extensive flight delays, but largely failing to live up to its fierce billing.
Thursday, June 13 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-06-13 20:30:07 GMT
Massive thunderstorms have swept across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states, knocking out power to thousands of people and causing some flash flooding in certain areas. Here's a snapshot of what is happening, state by state.
Massive thunderstorms have swept across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states, knocking out power to thousands of people and causing some flash flooding in certain areas. Here's a snapshot of what is happening, state by state.
Thursday, June 13 2013 6:12 AM EDT2013-06-13 10:12:15 GMT
The Office of Personnel Management says federal agencies in the Washington region are open despite forecasts of severe weather, but workers will be allowed to take unscheduled leave or telework.
The Office of Personnel Management says federal agencies in the Washington region are open despite forecasts of severe weather, but workers will be allowed to take unscheduled leave or telework.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:19 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:19:04 GMT
Generators should be used in well-ventilated locations outside away from all doors, windows and vent openings. The generator should be placed as far away as possible and at a minimum at least 3 feet away from your house.
Generators should be used in well-ventilated locations outside away from all doors, windows and vent openings. The generator should be placed as far away as possible and at a minimum at least 3 feet away from combustibles-this includes your house.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 2:52 PM EDT2013-06-12 18:52:00 GMT
The Montgomery County Council grilled top Pepco officials during a public hearing Thursday in Rockville about what was called the utility's "unreliability."
The Montgomery County Council grilled top Pepco officials during a public hearing Thursday in Rockville about what was called the utility's "unreliability."
Wednesday, June 12 2013 2:52 PM EDT2013-06-12 18:52:00 GMT
An investigation is underway into why 9-1-1 service was disrupted in parts of northern Virginia following June's derecho. Officials from Virginia, Maryland and the District gathered in Fairfax Tuesday.
An investigation is underway into why 9-1-1 service was disrupted in parts of northern Virginia following June's derecho. Officials from Virginia, Maryland and the District gathered in Fairfax Tuesday.
WASHINGTON -
Utility workers and government officials in the nation's capital are preparing for a possible "super storm" that could bring flooding and power outages.
The storm is expected to hit the East Coast starting Sunday with heavy rain and gale-force winds.
Pepco spokeswoman Myra Oppel says the power company is in touch with other utilities about the possibility of bringing in out-of-state crews to restore power. The utility that serves Washington is also making sure that 400 local contractors will be available for line work.
Christopher Geldart, director of the D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, says workers are cleaning out basins that collect stormwater, especially in neighborhoods that are prone to flooding. They're also preparing generators to operate pumps on low-lying roads in the event of power outages.
Maryland utility companies and emergency management officials say they're preparing for large-scale power outages, flooding and other damage as well.
Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. said Thursday it's planning for hundreds of thousands of potential outages. The company says it's putting 1,300 workers on standby and making plans to bring in at least 500 from other states.
In western Maryland, Potomac Edison is denying new vacation requests until any storm repairs have been made. The company is looking at the possibility that Tropical Storm Sandy could be followed by wintry weather in mountains.
The utilities and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency say lessons learned from past storms, including one in late June, that could help reduce damage and recovery time.
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