Important Information Regarding Expected High Temperatures in Coming Days
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 21, 2012
CONTACT: Daniel Jacobs
(202) 225-4016
(202) 225-4016
Important Information Regarding Expected High Temperatures in Coming Days
Weather forecasts for the remainder of the week in the Baltimore area include consecutive days of temperatures nearing 100 degrees. Such high temperatures may cause strain on the area’s power grid.
In the event of a power outage, BG&E may be reached at 877-778-2222.
For local assistance with heat related illness or to find a cooling center, please contact:
Anne Arundel County
Phone: 410-222-0600 – Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management
Website: www.aahealth.org/index.asp
Baltimore City
Phone: Call 311
Website: http://www.baltimorehealth.org/coderedinfo.html
Baltimore County
Phone: 410-887-2594 – Department of Aging Senior Center Information and Assistance
Website: http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/health/
Howard County
Phone: 420-313-5980, 410-313-6300 – Main Number
Website: www.hchealth.org
In preparation, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BG&E) has announced it may activate a voluntary energy demand response program. For more information about the program or how to limit energy use during these extreme temperatures, please visit: http://www.bge.com/waystosave/residential/resguidestips/summerready/pages/default.aspx.
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