Last chance to register your household for the Cruisin’ with Claus drive-thru holiday event THIS Sunday, December 20th, 2020 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM around the Saddle Ridge Community Center (300 Saddle Ridge Circle). We will celebrate in social distancing style by staying in your car, so grab your keys and come enjoy a fun and safe event for all.
Drive-thru stops will include holiday music, pre-wrapped goodie bags, and other fun surprises for all children registered, hot chocolate, tasty treats, and of course Santa himself! Be sure to write up those wish lists so you can drop them in the special “Letters to Santa” mailbox along the route. We will also be collecting toys for the toy donation drive to distribute to local children in the Rockville area next week.
To ensure the safety of staff and guests, you must:
Remain in your vehicle at all times and all occupants must wear a face mask;
All treat bags and goodies will be given through the car window;
Due to a limited supply, pre-sealed treat bags will only be given to children who are present.
Pre-registration is required as space is limited and you must email [email protected] to register with the following information:
Family Last Name
Address
How many children will be attending in your vehicle? (for treat bag count)
*You will receive a registration confirmation and further details about the event upon registration.
Pepco has taken essential steps to ready the local energy grid to provide customers with safe and reliable energy service this winter. Just as Pepco prepares, customers should also prepare.
Assemble an emergency storm kit. Include battery-powered radio or TV, flashlight, a first-aid kit, battery-powered or windup clock, extra batteries, special needs items, medications, multi-purpose tools, cell phones with chargers, and a list of important and emergency phone numbers.
Apply insulation, caulking, and weather stripping around your home to keep out the cold.
Have a supply of bottled water and easy-to-prepare, non-perishable foods available.
Keep a flashlight with fresh batteries on each floor of your home.
Identify an alternate location for you and/or your family in case of extended outage.
Review the manufacturer’s instructions for safe operations of your generator. Do not connect a generator directly to your home’s wiring. Never use a generator indoors or any enclosed area.
Download Pepco’s app at pepco.com/mobileapp to keep informed during a storm.
Being prepared is a responsibility everyone should take seriously. If a severe storm hits, monitor local weather reports regularly and follow the advice of local emergency management officials. Immediately report a downed wire or service issue by calling 1-877-PEPCO-62 (1-877-737-2662), visiting pepco.com, or through the company’s mobile app. More tips, resources, and safety information are available at pepco.com/storm.
To learn more about Pepco, visit The Source, Pepco’s online news room. Find additional information by visiting pepco.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/pepcoconnect, and on Twitter at twitter.com/pepcoconnect. Pepco’s mobile app is available at pepco.com/mobileapp.
It looks like the first snow event will occur today. Please remember, all King Farm homeowners are responsible for removing snow and ice from their driveway aprons, lead walks, and all sidewalks adjacent to their property within 24 hours after a snowfall of 3″ or less and within 48 hours after a snowfall of 3″ or more. Violators can be fined, so make sure you clear your sidewalks!
Condominium owners and residents should contact their respective condominium association management companies. Apartment residents should contact the appropriate building management for questions or concerns about snow clearing and treatments.
The Assembly clears snow and/or treats all private streets (white signs/blue letters), alleys, and common area sidewalks (like the sidewalks at the Community Center, Pleasant Circle, Route 355, and the bike path on Gaither Road).
The City clears snow and/or treats all City streets and City sidewalks, and bike/trail paths located in King Farm. The City clears snow from 160 lane miles of roadways, 30 miles of publicly owned sidewalks, walkways, pathways, and 18 City-owned facilities and parks with parking lots. The City crews treat and plow roads in the following priority order:
Primary roads consist of major arterial roads, emergency routes, central business districts, and primary residential roads near schools.
Secondary roads that consist of the remainder of neighborhood streets, alleyways, and cul-de-sacs.
There are Primary and Secondary streets located in King Farm. Often residents residing on City streets in King Farm are concerned when they see other streets have been cleared and theirs have not. For more information, call the Public Works Department at 240-314-8500.
It is encouraged for residents to park their vehicles inside their garage and/or driveway to provide better access for crews to treat and clear snow.
Remember that the City has a policy regarding parking on public streets designated “snow emergency streets” during snow emergencies; the Assembly has a similar policy for parking on private streets. Although not every public street in King Farm is a snow emergency street, it’s still a good idea to follow this rule whenever possible. The City policy is that cars must be parked on the even-numbered side of the street whenever a snowstorm of 3” or more occurs, and then once the odd-numbered side of the street gets cleared, move your car to the cleared side so that plows can remove snow from the even-numbered side. The City can tow vehicles that are parked in violation of their snow emergency policy. If parked on the street, King Farm residents should follow this procedure on all King Farm streets whenever possible; this makes it easier for the City and our contractors to clear your streets as quickly as possible, thereby making it easier for you to find a clear spot in which to park.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 301-987-0122 or via e-mail at [email protected].
