I’d like to share a story from “Potomac Patch” called “Preparation Can Make All the Difference” which may help as we wait for the storm that is heading our way today.
Last year, our area was hit by a “derecho” which brought down many trees and left families without electricity for many days with some Host Family moving to hotels, family or friends with their Au Pairs.
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If you do not need to go out, stay home!
You know the drill: non-perishables, batteries, bottled water, a tank of gas and a little cash.
At the very least, the National Weather Service is predicting a storm system to move across the Washington, DC, region Thursday that produces gusty wind, heavy rain and maybe hail.
At worst? A damaging storm that’s just a level below last summer’s destructive “derecho” that left many in Montgomery County powerless (not to mention without electricity) for days.
“A few minutes of preparation can make all the difference in how well an individual fares during a severe storm,” Leggett said in a statement Wednesday. “Many of our residents have already signed up for the free Alert Montgomery service that will keep them updated on storm activity and warnings. These alerts are the fastest, most accurate way to keep up with emergency situations in the county.”
**Click here to register for Alert Montgomery**
Beyond that system, here are some tips from county government on how to prepare for storms and deal with potential power outages.
Click here for full article with complete list of preparations.
If you are willing to drive a little further West and North you will discover a great and very inexpensive place to have family fun: 
The children’s splash pool, designed for children of a height 54 inches or less, includes a custom in-water play structure with open and closed flume slides that pays homage to the state of Maryland with Black-Eyed Susan and Blue Heron play features.