Baltimore Gas and Electric Pre-Mobilizes as Charley Tracks Toward Central Maryland
August 14 2004 - 2:56PM
PR Newswire (US)
Baltimore Gas and Electric Pre-Mobilizes as Charley Tracks Toward
Central Maryland BALTIMORE, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Baltimore Gas
and Electric Company (BGE) today announced that it has
pre-mobilized in anticipation of possible heavy rain and strong
wind associated with Hurricane Charley, which is expected to reach
Maryland early this evening. "We continue to monitor Hurricane
Charley and are prepared to respond in its aftermath," said Stephen
J. Woerner, manager of electric system operations and planning.
"With the exact path of the storm and its impact on BGE's Central
Maryland service territory still unclear, we continue to prepare
for the possibility of widespread and extended power outages." More
than 750 BGE employees and contractors are on stand-by to perform
storm- restoration activities should Charley cause substantial
damage to its Central Maryland service territory. Once the storm
has cleared the area and it is safe to do so, BGE will begin
assessing damage and commence restoration with the following
priorities in mind: * Immediate public safety threats * Critical
infrastructure (hospital, 911 centers, police) * Repairs that will
restore the greatest number of customers * Customers who have been
out the longest BGE asks customers to report all outages by calling
1-877-778-2222. Knowing about each outage assists BGE to determine
where the damage is on its system. Also, BGE urges customers to
avoid downed wires and trees. Customers should immediately report
downed wires to BGE at the number at above and warn others to stay
away. BGE advises its customers to consider making the following
preparations in advance of Charley: * Keep emergency telephone
numbers in a convenient location along with the following items:
portable radio with fresh batteries, flashlights, bottled water,
manual can opener, matches, battery-operated or wind-up clock,
canned and dried food, first aid kit, fuses, and Sterno. * Take
steps to keep perishable food and medicine cold, including keeping
freezers and refrigerators closed as much as possible. As a
reminder, BGE is no longer distributing dry ice in order to better
support restoration efforts. * If dependent upon electric-powered
medical equipment, customers are encouraged to make alternate
arrangements in the event service is interrupted. * Disconnect
sensitive electronic equipment such as computers and televisions to
avoid surge damage. (Surges can occur at other times, so you may
want to consider purchasing surge protectors for sensitive
equipment.) * Secure or move inside items that may become
projectiles during high winds. * If on well water, fill bathtub
with cold water. * When using a generator, make sure it is properly
vented. * Stay at home or seek shelter if a storm is approaching.
If outside, stay away from trees and metal objects. Additionally,
BGE is providing its customers with the following flood safety
tips: * Proceed with care if experiencing flooding in a basement
and or other areas of a home. * Do not enter a room with standing
water, particularly if the water covers electrical outlets or
electrical cords that are plugged into outlets. * Ensure the
electrical system is shut off before entering a flooded room or
basement. * Do not attempt to shut off an electrical system where
there is standing water or a wet floor. * If experiencing flooding,
do not turn on any lights or appliances without having a
comprehensive inspection performed by a licensed electrician and
also by a registered plumber with a gasfitter's license for gas
appliances. BGE is a member of Constellation Energy (NYSE:CEG), a
Fortune 500 integrated energy company based in Baltimore.
Constellation Energy is the nation's leading competitive supplier
of electricity to large commercial and industrial customers. It
owns and operates a diversified fleet of 35 power plants in 12
states. Additionally, Constellation Energy markets energy
nationally and manages the associated risks, providing value-added
services for its customers. The company also delivers electricity
and natural gas through the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
(BGE), its regulated utility in Central Maryland. In 2003, the
combined revenues of the integrated energy company totaled $9.7
billion. DATASOURCE: Baltimore Gas and Electric Company CONTACT:
Robert L. Gould or Linda J. Foy, +1-410-234-7433, both for
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company Web site:
http://www.constellation.com/ Company News On-Call:
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