dn0121
New Member
We're supposed to have 20 - 30mph winds, with gusts up to 50mph?
No sign of that here - yet.Just light to medium rain. :shrug:
tomorrow, were just on the outer tail now
tomorrow, were just on the outer tail now
penguin6
New Member
Anyone think we'll have power by noon tomorrow?
Guess no football for me. The wife will probably want the generator for the fridge instead of the TV. Sigh.
SMECO Outage Map
https://secure.bge.com/portal/site/bge/menuitem.eb0798e0c710ad25c7b0eb22747176a0/
Guess no football for me. The wife will probably want the generator for the fridge instead of the TV. Sigh.
SMECO Outage Map
https://secure.bge.com/portal/site/bge/menuitem.eb0798e0c710ad25c7b0eb22747176a0/
dn0121
New Member
power out already? why? u can come over here and watch it. i have a treadmill and a really big mouse to power mine.
dn0121
New Member
somd.com party at the shelter?
What the hell, why not.
Baja28
Obama destroyed America
Attachments
SMECO just sent this out...
Be Prepared for Weather-Related Outages
As Tropical Storms Hanna and Josephine and Hurricane Ike churn in the Atlantic, it's a good time to refresh area residents with the important steps in preparing for a storm and responding to storm-related outages. SMECO is monitoring weather forecasts, and our crews are prepared to restore power when outages occur.
SMECO's outage restoration policy is to make repairs that will restore service to the most people in the least amount of time. Transmission lines and substations are repaired first, followed by distribution lines that feed neighborhoods; tap lines and individual service lines are then repaired to restore power to customers who may still be without electricity.
Customers can view a two-minute video, "Preparing for a Power Outage" to help them take steps to get ready in case an outage occurs. Customers can see the video on the co-op's Web site at Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative. The video is also available on Comcast cable television's video-on-demand channel 888 and Metrocast cable television's channel 999, under Home Improvement or Real Estate, Energy Companies.
The following is a list of steps customers can take to prepare for power interruptions:
· Keep flashlights and fresh batteries on hand.
· Stock nonperishable foods and keep a manual can opener handy. The ideal choices are foods that require no cooking, such as canned fruit, peanut butter, crackers, cereals, cereal bars, canned soup, and bread.
· Do not stock your refrigerator or freezer with foods that may perish during a power outage.
· If you plan to use a charcoal or gas grill for cooking, keep the grill outdoors.
· If your water at home is supplied by a well, store extra water in clean jugs, bathtubs, or laundry tubs.
· Keep a battery-powered radio with fresh batteries and stay tuned to local news bulletins and weather reports.
· Keep fresh batteries in your smoke detectors.
· Make sure that you have a standard phone available. Cordless phones do not work without electricity. If you use a cell phone, an auto adapter may be needed to recharge your phone.
· If you plan to use a portable generator, use extension cords to connect what you want to power directly to the generator. Place your generator outside, not in a crawl space or in a basement. Make sure your generator is connected safely; a generator that is not connected safely can cause serious injury or death. When your power comes back on, turn off and disconnect your generator immediately.
· Keep your automobile gas tank above half full.
· As in preparing for any other emergency, maintain a supply of cash. Credit cards and ATM machines may not work if the power is out.
If your power goes out:
· Call SMECO's Outage Hotline at 1-877-74-SMECO or 1-877-747-6326.
· Turn off all the major appliances in your home, especially the heat pump. This will prevent damage to the appliances once the power is restored. Then, try not to turn everything back on at once; turn on appliances gradually so the electric demand does not jump suddenly.
· Make sure the oven and stove are off to prevent fires if the power comes back on while you're away.
· Open the freezer and refrigerator as little as possible. This will help food stay fresh longer.
For safety's sake:
Never touch downed power lines or attempt to remove trees from power lines. Contact with live lines may result in serious injury or death. Let qualified SMECO crews handle the clearing and repair work. Please report downed power lines to SMECO immediately by calling 1-888-440-3311.
If someone in your household depends on electricity to operate life support systems, make plans for alternate sources of power or alternate lodging. Call our special needs information number: 1-866-524-9402. In addition, you can check with your local fire department, which may offer temporary shelter.
Please don't use candles or lanterns: they can cause fires.
Be Prepared for Weather-Related Outages
As Tropical Storms Hanna and Josephine and Hurricane Ike churn in the Atlantic, it's a good time to refresh area residents with the important steps in preparing for a storm and responding to storm-related outages. SMECO is monitoring weather forecasts, and our crews are prepared to restore power when outages occur.
SMECO's outage restoration policy is to make repairs that will restore service to the most people in the least amount of time. Transmission lines and substations are repaired first, followed by distribution lines that feed neighborhoods; tap lines and individual service lines are then repaired to restore power to customers who may still be without electricity.
Customers can view a two-minute video, "Preparing for a Power Outage" to help them take steps to get ready in case an outage occurs. Customers can see the video on the co-op's Web site at Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative. The video is also available on Comcast cable television's video-on-demand channel 888 and Metrocast cable television's channel 999, under Home Improvement or Real Estate, Energy Companies.
The following is a list of steps customers can take to prepare for power interruptions:
· Keep flashlights and fresh batteries on hand.
· Stock nonperishable foods and keep a manual can opener handy. The ideal choices are foods that require no cooking, such as canned fruit, peanut butter, crackers, cereals, cereal bars, canned soup, and bread.
· Do not stock your refrigerator or freezer with foods that may perish during a power outage.
· If you plan to use a charcoal or gas grill for cooking, keep the grill outdoors.
· If your water at home is supplied by a well, store extra water in clean jugs, bathtubs, or laundry tubs.
· Keep a battery-powered radio with fresh batteries and stay tuned to local news bulletins and weather reports.
· Keep fresh batteries in your smoke detectors.
· Make sure that you have a standard phone available. Cordless phones do not work without electricity. If you use a cell phone, an auto adapter may be needed to recharge your phone.
· If you plan to use a portable generator, use extension cords to connect what you want to power directly to the generator. Place your generator outside, not in a crawl space or in a basement. Make sure your generator is connected safely; a generator that is not connected safely can cause serious injury or death. When your power comes back on, turn off and disconnect your generator immediately.
· Keep your automobile gas tank above half full.
· As in preparing for any other emergency, maintain a supply of cash. Credit cards and ATM machines may not work if the power is out.
If your power goes out:
· Call SMECO's Outage Hotline at 1-877-74-SMECO or 1-877-747-6326.
· Turn off all the major appliances in your home, especially the heat pump. This will prevent damage to the appliances once the power is restored. Then, try not to turn everything back on at once; turn on appliances gradually so the electric demand does not jump suddenly.
· Make sure the oven and stove are off to prevent fires if the power comes back on while you're away.
· Open the freezer and refrigerator as little as possible. This will help food stay fresh longer.
For safety's sake:
Never touch downed power lines or attempt to remove trees from power lines. Contact with live lines may result in serious injury or death. Let qualified SMECO crews handle the clearing and repair work. Please report downed power lines to SMECO immediately by calling 1-888-440-3311.
If someone in your household depends on electricity to operate life support systems, make plans for alternate sources of power or alternate lodging. Call our special needs information number: 1-866-524-9402. In addition, you can check with your local fire department, which may offer temporary shelter.
Please don't use candles or lanterns: they can cause fires.
dn0121
New Member
High winds & heavy rain in Chaptico!!! Look at the Wicomico River!!
:holdme:
so is :holdme: a smile that I just cant see. I see this all the time in posts with other :insert word here: but i never see the smiles. always wondered
backagain39
New Member
The SMECO crews are fantastic BUT........
AS MUCH AS WE ALL PAY FOR ELECTRIC I THINK THE SMECO MANAGEMENT SHOULD SEND EACH ONE OF US OUR OWN PERSONAL ELECTRICAL PERSON TO TAKE CARE OF OUR POWER!!!!!!! AND THE STORM CREWS NEED A RAISE..........DAYEM MARYLAND AND THEIR ELECTRIC BILLS............
Baja28
Obama destroyed America
You can't see it unless you send the poster $20.00. Then I'll turn on the script so you can see.
:doitnow:
Penn
Dancing Up A Storm
Yes, however when they see a doofus, ahem, they'll just ask them to leave the cooler and say - "please, will you just depart the area?, TYVM!"
dn0121
New Member
You can't see it unless you send the poster $20.00. Then I'll turn on the script so you can see.
k its on its way
Penn
Dancing Up A Storm
Otter
Nothing to see here
They did that bout 90 minutes ago..A friend called from the pits and said they were running the Cup at 1pm and Nationwide at 7pm Sunday.
Yes, however when they see a doofus, ahem, TYVM!"
How is Walmart?
High winds & heavy rain in Chaptico!!! Look at the Wicomico River!!
:holdme:
Oh I mean,
