Hurricane Sandy will probably hit the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions between Sunday and Wednesday. The storm could bring heavy rains, strong winds and flooding, and Washington area residents are being advised to prepare for a potentially intense storm. Here are tips from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross to help you prepare:
How to report power outages
Pepco: Visit www.pepco.com or call 877-PEPCO-62 (877-737-2662).
Dominion Virginia Power: Visitwww.dom.com or call 866-DOM-HELP (866-366-4357).
Baltimore Gas and Electric: Visitwww.bge.com or call 877-778-2222.
Find 0ut how to prepare before and during the storm at the Washington Post