O' Malley Releases Statement On Storms - WMDT 47 News - Delmarva's Choice

MARYLAND - Governor Martin O' Malley released a statement regarding the violent storms across the region:

"We hope you and your family are safe after last night's violent storms. As a State, we continue to work with our local partners to assess the situation and will send out updates as we have them," said O' Malley.

"With temperatures expected to reach over 100 degrees today in parts of Maryland and more storms anticipated later today, we wanted to share a few safety tips with you and encourage those of you with power to open up  your homes to friends and family who have lost power."

• Drink plenty of water and avoid alcoholic beverages
• If you are without power, visit a friend or family's house with air conditioning 
• If you are without power, visit a library, mall or other public location with air conditioning
• If you are without power, visit a local cooling center
• Stay away from downed wires
• NEVER operate a generator indoors
• Avoid the use of candles---use flashlights instead
• When a traffic light is out, treat it as a 4-way stop
• If your power is out, keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed to avoid food spoilage.

"We are all in this together. Please check on your family and friends--especially the elderly--and invite them over if you have air conditioning."

"Our emergency management team will continue to send updates. Visit MEMA's website to find out where cooling centers are near you and for more safety tips. You can also follow @MDMEMA on Twitter. I'll do my best to send updates from @GovernorOMalley."

"Thank you in advance for helping ensure the safety of our people,"

Martin O'Malley
Governor