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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red'>Marc Imlay <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red'>Sierra Club Natural Places Chapter Chair working group <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red'>301-442-5657 <a href="mailto:ialm@erols.com">ialm@erols.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>From: Mncppc-News <br>Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2018 4:35 PM<br>Subject: 03/02/18 Weather Alert: High Wind Warning<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Forwarded on behalf of the Safety Team.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red'><img border=0 width=226 height=170 id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.png@01D3B17B.49D843C0"><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:13.5pt;background:white'><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red'>Potential Hazardous Weather Conditions<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:15.0pt;background:#F7F7F7'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Staff is asked to monitor forecasts and be prepared to take action should warnings be issued. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Preparing for Strong Wind Gusts:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><i><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Bring Loose Items Indoors</span></i></b><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. 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.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><i><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Secure Large Outdoor Objects</span></i></b><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>. 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.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><i><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Close and Secure Doors and Windows.</span></i></b><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="https://www.mncppc.org/DocumentCenter/View/5772">M-NCPPC Notice 11-08</a> Please see <a href="https://www.mncppc.org/DocumentCenter/View/5772">M-NCPPC NOTICE 11-08, “Preparation, Staffing, and Compensation During Emergency Conditions,”</a> Which outlines further steps to follow in the event of a weather emergency.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>In the event of an accident or injury, call the Risk Management and Workplace Safety Office as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>During regular hours<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>301-454-1686 or 1692<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>After hours <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in;mso-line-height-alt:13.5pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>301-275-5125 or 240-393-0419<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#888888'>To unsubscribe from the MD-SMD-EXCOM list, send any message to <a href="mailto:MD-SMD-EXCOM-signoff-request@lists.sierraclub.org?subject=Unsubscribe%20from%20MD-SMD-EXCOM&body=SIGNOFF%20MD-SMD-EXCOM" target="_blank">MD-SMD-EXCOM-signoff-request@lists.sierraclub.org</a>, or visit <a href="http://LISTS.SIERRACLUB.ORG/SCRIPTS/WA.EXE?SUBED1=MD-SMD-EXCOM&A=1" target="_blank">Listserv online</a>. 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