January 28th, 2014 by WCBC Radio
Potomac Edison is reporting the Corriganville Substation received substantial damage due to a fire, affecting customers in the Corriganville, LaVale, Cumberland, Ellerslie and Mount Savage areas. Potomac Edison crews are working to make repairs and hope to have service restored by 4:30 pm today. In the interim, warming centers have been activated, as follows:
Mount Savage Volunteer Fire Department, open at 10:00 am
15701 Iron Rail Street, NW, Mount Savage, MD
Cash Valley Elementary School, open at 11:00 am
10601 Cash Valley Road, NW, LaVale, MD
Braddock Middle School, open at 11:00 am
909 Holland Street, Cumberland, MD
The Mount Savage Volunteer Fire Department location will accept pets as long as the pets are crated or in a carrier; the pets must be secured. Cash Valley and Braddock are not equipped to accept pets.
We also encourage all residents to take precautions in preparation for this weather event:
Monitor weather reports so you know the latest forecast for extreme weather conditions.
If you must venture outside, wear a hat, gloves, scarf, warm coat and warm footwear; dress in layers beneath the coat to trap body heat. Do not stay outside any longer than absolutely necessary. Hypothermia and frostbite can occur in a matter of minutes.
Extreme weather events always pose the potential for extended power outages. Make sure you have a three-day supply of water and non-perishable food
Keep cell phone, iPads, laptops and other electronic devices charged for emergency communications needs.
Never use a portable generator inside the house, or in the garage or carport.
If the power goes out, close the doors to rooms you don’t need to use and stuff towels or rags in cracks under doors to cut down on drafts.
Eating and drinking can help you stay warm, and ensure you take in enough fluids to prevent dehydration (avoid alcoholic beverages as they may contribute to dehydration).
Per Potomac Edison, if an outage occurs as a result of severe weather, customers should call 1-888-LIGHTS (1-888-544-4877) to report their outage. Customers should report downed power wires to their utility or their local police or fire department. Never go near a downed power line.
In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
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