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Power Companies Gearing Up for Thursday Storms

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff
Wednesday, June 12th, 2013, 4:52pm

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WUSA9) -- Myra Oppel was sitting in her office at Pepco's Headquarters when the Derecho of 2012 hit. 

She watched as the power company's outages jumped from a few thousand to almost half a million. By the time it was all over, more than two-million people in Virginia, Maryland, and the District were in the dark, and it would take nearly two weeks before all the power was restored.

Almost a year later, Oppel met with WUSA9 to discuss what Pepco's doing to prepare for this latest round of storms. 

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Avoiding the Derecho's Autumn Harvest

Submitted by Karen Ann DeLuca, Karen Ann DeLuca, Community/Opinion Blogger
Monday, August 27th, 2012, 1:12pm

On June 29th, like so many in the path of the Derecho, my power went out around 10PM. For roughly two days. Almost immediately I felt an itchiness arising from my carpet. By Sunday, since my apartment faces West and catches the afternoon Sun, I sought shelter in a hotel, as the temperature in my unit was fast approaching 90 degrees. I'm originally from upstate New York. Growing up, Summer was six weeks. I don't do heat, let alone this!

When I swung by my abode Monday morning, I had power, so I checked out of my temporary digs. The A/C was on; the apartment was cooling; but the scratchiness remained.

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PHOTOS: Remembering "Snowmageddon"

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012, 3:27pm
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Fallen Trees & Damage after Hurricane Irene

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer
Sunday, August 28th, 2011, 3:34pm
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FEMA chief: Stay at home in Irene's wake

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer
Sunday, August 28th, 2011, 9:03am

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The head of the nation's emergency response agency says people shouldn't underestimate the danger once Hurricane Irene passes.

Federal Emergency Management Agency chief Craig Fugate says flooding, weakened trees and downed power lines pose a danger even after the storm moves north up the Atlantic Coast.

Fugate is urging people not to drive around and sightsee after the storm has passed through their areas. His advice: Stay inside, stay off the roads, and let the power crews do their job.

Fugate made the round of the Sunday talk shows as the storm moved through New York City and the Northeast.

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Local Twitter Trend Map

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer
Saturday, August 27th, 2011, 2:12pm
Local Twitter Trend Map

The D.C. Metro area is clearly thinking about the strength of Hurricane Irene...just look at this Twitter trend map of the area.

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How Hurricane Irene is Affecting States

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer
Saturday, August 27th, 2011, 8:47am
How Hurricane Irene is Affecting States

Here is a state-by-state glance on how Hurricane Irene is affecting states along the Eastern Seaboard as of Saturday, August 27th:

   CONNECTICUT

   -- Irene predicted to make landfall Sunday somewhere between New Jersey and Cape Cod. Storm's track forecast through central parts of Connecticut.

   -- Hurricane warning for coast.

   -- No mandatory evacuations.

   -- Last hurricane to hit was Bob in 1991.

   -- Irene likely to cause prolonged power outages and flooding in low-lying areas along the shoreline.

   -- President Barack Obama and governor declared state of emergency. National Guard mobilized.

   DELAWARE

   -- Hurricane warning statewide.

   -- Flood watch in effect.

   -- Storm center to pass near the New Jersey/Delaware coast around 8 a.m. Sunday.

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