Basement flood causes power outage and traffic control needed, Glenmont MD
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, a basement near Georgia Avenue filled with about four feet of water causing a power outage. PEPCO cut power to the area. Police are called to control traffic at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Reedy due to non-functioning traffic lights.
Audio|Heard on: Montgomery County MD Fire Rescue 7A3 Ops 3
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02:9
Transcript:
00:00
sir. Code enforcement just wants you to ensure PEPCO is aware of the high-energy equipment that's under the water there.
00:11
I'm sorry, Montgomery, he broke out.
00:13
Can you repeat that?
00:18
Code Compliance wants to ensure that PEPCO is aware of the high-energy equipment that's underwater in that location.
00:31
That's right, Montgomery.
00:32
I'm with a PEPCO representative.
00:34
He is aware.
00:35
He actually cut power off in a separate electrical volt affecting the block.
00:40
Traffic lights on (number withheld).
00:44
Okay, perfect.
00:45
Jason Ruffoff.
00:46
7.5 in my cover.
00:52
I'm going to assume the command that Georgia and Reedy.
00:55
I do need the police to come here control this intersection with pedestrians and vehicles just going through the light.
01:03
So it's Georgia and Reedy.
01:04
I need MCPD to control the intersection.
01:07
Due to the power outage, the traffic light is not functioning.
01:15
We do have a police.
01:16
A call for police has been generated.
01:20
Okay, let me give you an update.
01:22
(number withheld) Georgia Avenue, approximately 1,000 residents, and we're dealing with the property manager right now.
01:29
There's no power in that building because PEPCO cut it.
01:33
(number withheld) Georgia Avenue is the Safeway.
01:37
Again, they have no power.
01:39
This looks to stem from an emergency on Thursday,
01:44
and the basement has been filling up with water slowly.
01:48
So there is approximately...
01:49
4 feet of water in the basement.
01:53
And again, PEPCO, and WSIC, RONC, I'm speaking to their supervisors.
02:01
Waiting for phone call from emergency management, I see your message at the MDC, so as soon as he calls, I'll give you an update.
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Location mentioned:
Georgia Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902
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