Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 3:46pm
Delmarva Power promotes hurricane awareness
Updated Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 4:11pm
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June 1st is the start of hurricane season and Delmarva Power is warning area residents to be prepared for emergencies.
WDEL's Tom Lehman reports:
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Being safe during major storms starts with an emergency response plan--that's what Delmarva Power president Gary Stockbridge warned area residents during a hurricane season awareness event at the company's headquarters in Newark.
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He says Delaware residents should report any power outages and avoid downed power lines.
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Stockbridge was joined by American Red Cross regional executive Patrick Delaney says planning for emergency situations with family members is the first step to keeping safe.
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Jamie Turner, director of the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, also attended the meeting and says families need to be aware of rising water levels in their communities--before it gets too dangerous.
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