[MAIPC] 03/02/18 Weather Alert: High Wind Warning

[Marc Imlay]

I have not yet seen trees come down in the parks where volunteers removed
all the non-native invasive vines that would otherwise strangle and weaken
them, including English Ivy, Oriental bittersweet and Japanese Honeysuckle.
Would it have cost less for our government to have spent the $ with
preventive care than what it cost yesterday restoring roads, buildings and
hospital visits. 

 

Marc Imlay 

Sierra Club Natural Places Chapter Chair working group 

301-442-5657 ialm at erols.com <mailto:ialm at erols.com> 

 

 

From: Mncppc-News 
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2018 4:35 PM
Subject: 03/02/18 Weather Alert: High Wind Warning

 

Forwarded on behalf of the Safety Team.

 



Potential Hazardous Weather Conditions

 

 

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Prince
George's County and Montgomery County, which is in effect from 7 AM Friday
to 6 AM EST Saturday.  The strongest winds will be Friday afternoon through
Friday evening, and are predicted to be 25 to 40 mph, with gusts around 60
to 70 mph. 

 

Individuals and M-NCPPC facilities should prepare for the possibility of
damaging winds that may blow down trees and power lines.  Also, widespread
power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. 

 

Staff is asked to monitor forecasts and be prepared to take action should
warnings be issued.  

 

Preparing for Strong Wind Gusts:

 

*       Bring Loose Items Indoors.  Objects left outside in wind storms can
either become projectiles and potentially injure people and property, or the
objects themselves can be lost, damaged, or ruined. It is important to
remember that nothing is more important than the safety of people, so
objects should only be brought indoors if it is safe to do so.

 

*       Secure Large Outdoor Objects.  Some objects will simply be too big
to safely bring indoors in the event of high winds, but even if they are too
large to bring in, they can still be affected by wind. If possible, these
items should be anchored and secured.  Objects to consider include signs,
tables, chairs, large umbrellas, play structures, watercrafts, garbage cans,
and much more. There are many ways to safely secure these objects, including
weights, ropes, chains, and stakes.

 

*       Close and Secure Doors and Windows.  Closing windows and doors is a
simple step that can be easily forgotten while everyone is securing objects,
collecting their belongings, and heading indoors. Open windows can result in
water damage or broken glass. If there are shutters, it is important to
close them. Also, close and secure doors since strong winds can easily rip
them from hinges.

 

M-NCPPC Notice 11-08 <https://www.mncppc.org/DocumentCenter/View/5772>
Please see M-NCPPC NOTICE 11-08,
<https://www.mncppc.org/DocumentCenter/View/5772> "Preparation, Staffing,
and Compensation During Emergency Conditions," Which outlines further steps
to follow in the event of a weather emergency.

 

In the event of an accident or injury, call the Risk Management and
Workplace Safety Office as follows:

 

*       During regular hours

301-454-1686 or 1692

 

*       After hours 

301-275-5125 or 240-393-0419

 

 

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