All,
I apologize that I read this press release wrong - it looks like only
BULK trash pickup is cancelled for Monday. However, there will
certainly be other updates coming over the weekend from DPW and
others, which I will be sure to pass on.
Thanks!
Tony
On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 4:15 PM, Tony Goodman <
tonytgood@gmail.com> wrote:
> All,
>
> Please see below for a storm update, and note in particular that
> Monday trash collection is CANCELLED for 10/29. DPW will send out an
> update later with the next time for trash & recycling pickup in our
> neighborhood.
>
> Be careful and be safe with this upcoming storm! The most important
> thing that you can do to help prevent flooding on your street and
> house is to collect and bag leaves from your yard, sidewalk, and
> gutters.
>
> Thank you,
> Tony Goodman
> ANC Commissioner, 6C04
>
tonytgood@gmail.com
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: FitzGerald, Christopher (EOM) <
christopher.fitzgerald@dc.gov>
> Date: Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 4:08 PM
> Subject: [CHNNA:] DC Government Agencies Prepping for Sandy
> To: "CHNNA Google Group (
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>
>
> DC GOVERNMENT PREPARES FOR HURRICANE SANDY BY CLEARING STORM DRAINS,
> DISTRIBUTING SANDBAGS, GEARING UP TO REMOVE DEBRIS Multiple agencies
> will work through the weekend to meet the storm's challenge.
>
>
>
> (Washington, DC) The DC Department of Public Works is coordinating
> the District government's advance preparations to respond to Hurricane
> Sandy, which is expected to produce heavy rainfall and strong winds
> when it reaches the mid-Atlantic Sunday night. Flooding also is
> possible. Meteorologists are predicting 4" to 8" of rain to fall
> between Sunday night and Wednesday with bursts of rain falling 2" per
> hour. Tropical storm force winds of 20-30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50
> mph also are predicted.
>
>
>
> "DC government agencies are implementing their operational plans to
> meet the hurricane," said DPW Director William O. Howland, Jr. "DC
> Water already is clearing storm drains citywide. DPW will distribute
> sandbags Saturday, October 27 only between 10 am and 6 pm at RFK
> Stadium, Lot 7. Additionally, the District Department of
> Transportation is assigning staff and contractors to be ready to
> collect storm debris starting Monday, October 29 and DPW crews with
> assist."
>
>
>
> DPW tow trucks will be deployed as necessary to remove vehicles
> blocking roadways. DDOT has generators in place at major
> intersections. If power is disrupted, traffic signals will continue
> to work, and DDOT traffic control officers will be deployed to direct
> traffic where necessary.
>
>
>
> "The strong winds can take down trees and limbs," said Director
> Howland. "We ask the public to report down trees by calling 311. To
> report outages and down wires, call Pepco at 1-877-PEPCO-62
> (1-877-737-2662)."
>
>
>
> DPW is postponing Monday's bulk collections and notifying residents of
> the new day. Also, residents are asked to bag their leaves so they
> don't collect in the storm drains and cause flooding.
>
>
>
> Residents may go to
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>
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