Prepare for Outages With Winter Storm

March 5, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:    Megan Silverstrim, Cumberland County

                        717.729.7019

Cumberland County Officials Encourage Preparing for Outages as Severe Weather Approaches

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania– It is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Cumberland County and Mother Nature seems to be playing along as a winter storm is quickly approaching the area.  As part of Severe Weather Awareness week the Cumberland County Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be spending the day participating in a statewide severe weather exercise as well as preparing for the pending storm. 

                                                                                                         

With forecasters predicting up to six inches of snow, with the possibility of ten inches in some areas, DPS officials are encouraging residents to take general steps to prepare for the storm.  There is potential for utility outages with this storm, as high winds will be associated with this system.  Residents should have utility outage reporting numbers on hand, and supplies to help them through any long term outages (nonperishable food, extra blankets, flash lights, battery powered radio and charge cell phones).  Utility outages should not be reported to the 9-1-1 emergency number.  Residents are also urged to take extreme caution when traveling the snow covered roads and avoid traveling if possible. 

For more information on this severe weather event stay tuned to local news networks and visit www.ccpa.net.  For more information on preparing for this storm visit www.ready.gov/winter-weather.

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