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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, 2:12pm

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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Pool Admission Fees Reduced To Help Residents Beat The Heat

Submitted by Jackie Diaz, Web Producer

Friday, June 29th, 2012, 1:20pm

Pool Admission Fees Reduced To Help Residents Beat The Heat

A heat advisory is in effect for much of the DMV area on June 29 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For this reason, the Charles County Department of Community Services is offering reduced admission at all pool locations to help residents cool down.

The discounted price for open swim will go into effect at 3 p.m. until closing. All visitors will be admitted for $2.00 during these times.

Outdoor Pools (Open 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.; reduced admission 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.)

La Plata High School
McDonough High School
Thomas Stone High School

Indoor Pools (Open 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., reduced admission 3 p.m.- 5 p.m.)

North Point High School
Lackey High School

For more information, contact the Dept. of Community Services at 301-934-9305. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

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PHOTOS: Remembering "Snowmageddon"

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012, 4:27pm

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Fallen Trees & Damage after Hurricane Irene

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer

Sunday, August 28th, 2011, 4:34pm

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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, 10:03am

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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