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Check out the Healthy Homes Fair, 1-5 pm, TODAY @CatholicUniv. Look for Jean of @DCOPC #electrifyDC #OPCeducates

Severe weather in the forecast could include damaging winds of up to 80 mph. That means that we could expect downed trees throughout the District. Wait until after the storm passes—and if you see downed trees in your neighborhood, report to 311. In an emergency, call 911.

We're expecting severe storms today in DC. Save these numbers:

Some residents have asked what happens when it rains while sections of the Potomac Interceptor remain open during repairs. With severe weather/thunderstorms in the forecast today, here’s what to know about how these sections are secured & why rainwater intrusion remains minimal.

DC Public Schools will close two hours early tomorrow due to the threat of dangerous storms

We're expecting severe storms today (3/16) in Washington, DC. What you need to know: 1. Tornado risk and damaging wind gusts of up to 80mph. 2. Heavy rain that could cause localized flooding. 3. Peak extreme weather 4-6PM. We will provide an update this afternoon.

In my 2017 State of the District address, I announced that we were creating the DC Infrastructure Academy. A promise I delivered on before my 2018 address. Today marks 8 years of DCIA—which has served over 5,000 residents and counting.

We continue to make progress on the cleanup of areas impacted by the collapse of the Potomac Interceptor. Work remains on target to complete the emergency repair in mid-March to return the full flow to the pipe. dcwater.com/about-dc-water…

OPC Warns PSC Decision on WGL Spending Raises Accountability Concerns: conta.cc/4ljcv84 #OPCadvocates #OPCprotects #OPCeducates

BIG PEPCO NEWS: If you're angry about high electricity bills, the D.C. Court of Appeals just tossed out the Public Service Commission's last two-year rate increase (for years 2024-2026) for Pepco on procedural grounds. BUT: I'm told no immediate bill changes for D.C. customers.

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OPC wins major victory for DC consumers with Pepco rate plan: conta.cc/46DGjGv

CM Allen will chair the Cmte on Transportation & the Environment’s Performance Oversight Hearing for gov. witnesses for the Public Service Commission & the Office of the People’s Counsel 3/5. You'll be able to watch the conversation here: @councilmembercharlesallen" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@councilmember…

There's no better place to celebrate Women's History Month than our nation's capital. Upcoming events:

@DCOPC thanks all residents who attended our virtual community meeting tonight to discuss Pepco power outages & resulting electrical surges. @DCOPC is collecting info from consumers citywide whose appliances were damaged in recent months as a result. Call 202.727.3071 to report.

@johnson4b06 @maustermuhle @CMRobertWhiteDC @CMLewisGeorgeW4 @PepcoConnect @DCOPC is working daily to make utilities accountable and justify their high rates.

I've been hearing lots of complaints about high Pepco bills recently, and D.C. councilmembers are sharing in the pain. "I just got an $1,100 Pepco bill so I am beyond pissed with utilities right now. My house is at 68 degrees," said @CMRobertWhiteDC. For @CMLewisGeorgeW4: $899.

ICYMI: News about power outages, electric surges and other utility consumer news in the OPC Connection. conta.cc/47b1iR2

Tune in for the @DCOPC performance oversight hearing.

SAVE THE DATE: We’re meeting w/District residents on Feb 25 at 7 PM at DC Water Headquarters to discuss the Potomac Interceptor response, actions taken to date, & updates from our leadership/technical team. Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions during the meeting.