The thoughts and prayers of Washington Area Women’s Foundation are with those affected by Hurricane Sandy. If you, or someone you know, needs assistance, please refer to the resources below. Although the storm has passed, many remain affected by the aftermath. We will be updating this list in the coming hours and days. If you have a resource to add, please e-mail communications@wawf.org.
Google Crisis Map with current power outage and emergency shelter information.
American Red Cross National Capital Region (1-800-RED-CROSS)
For emergencies, please call 911. For local services, dial 311.
Schools
Public schools in DC, Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, and Fairfax and Arlington Counties will re-open on time on Wednesday, October 31st.
Power Outages
Food safety during power outages.
To report a power outage, check on an outage status, or to report downed wires to PEPCO, click here or call 1-877-PEPCO-62.
Dominion Virginia Power expects all power to be restored by Thursday night. To report an outage or downed power lines, call 1-866-DOMHELP.
Resources by Location
Storm news from Montgomery County
Updates and Resources in Prince George’s County
Resources, shelter, and city services information in the District
Emergency resources in Fairfax County
Who to call in Arlington County
Clean Up
The worker center at Casa de Maryland, a Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner, is offering clean up services in the days and weeks following the storm. For emergency clean up services, please call (240)706-0630 or e-mail mpetrick@casamd.org. In Prince George’s County, e-mail princegeorgecenter@casamd.org or call (240)491-5784. In Silver Spring: silverspringcenter@casamd.org or (301)431-4177. In Shady Grove: shadygrovecenter@casamd.org or (301)926-0810. In Wheaton: wheatoncenter@casamd.org or (301)933-4461.
Early Voting
In Maryland, early voting centers will re-open at 8am on October 31st. Early voting has been extended through Friday, November 2nd.
The DC Board of Elections will resume early voting on Wednesday, October 31st at 8:30am. Voting hours will be extended to 9:00pm through Saturday.
In Arlington, Courthouse Plaza is open for absentee voting. Satellite voting locations will open depending on power availability.
