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High Wind-Related Hazards

Do not touch fallen or low-hanging wires of any kind under any circumstances. Stay away from puddles with wires in or near them. Do not touch trees or other objects in contact with power lines.  For downed trees on public property, call 311 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. weekdays (or 240-777-0311 from outside the County or from a cell phone) or go to www.MC311.com at any time to report the problem. If live wires are involved, the tree is blocking a roadway, the tree is on a structure, or if persons are trapped under the fallen tree, call 911. For non-emergency police assistance, call the police non-emergency number, 301-279-8000. See release for more info.