Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Some things you should know in the snow.



Utility Phone Numbers

Pepco: 1- 877-737-2662
Dominion Virginia Power: 1- 888-667-3000
Allegheny Power: 1-800-255-3443
NOVEC - Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative: 1-888-335-0500
Baltimore Gas & Electric: 1-877-778-2222
SMECO - Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative: 1-877-74-SMECO
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative - 1-800-552-3904




Government Snow Hotlines:

D.C. - Residents can call 311

Maryland:
Montgomery County - 240-777-6000
Prince George's County - 301.350.0500
Frederick County - 301-600-3000
Anne Arundel County - 410- 222-0600
Howard County - 410-313-2900

Virginia:
Arlington County - 703-228-6485
Fairfax County - 703-817-7771
Stafford County - 540- 658-5751

Road Condition Information
In Virginia, you can call 511 for road conditions.



Proper Shoveling Techniques

Pace yourself. Take breaks.
Drink plenty of water.
Don't eat or smoke before shoveling.
Shovel close to the body.
Bend your knees.
Lift with your legs.

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