From the Desk of Former Mayor Malinda Miles

It has been two years since I decided to remove myself from the political scene in Mount Rainier, MD, Prince George's County, and the State of Maryland. Holding the lofty position of Mayor was such a great honor, but as the years flew by, I realized that it was time to do something else -- get a life.! I did, and still continue to provide resources to the residents through The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Real people pass through The Front Porch Ministries weekly. LIFE is good.

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Water will NOT be CUT-OFF in Southern Prince George's County

Water Emergency Averted But Mandatory Water Restrictions Must Continue

	Contact: I.J. Hudson ihudson@wsscwater.com 301-206-8100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 301-206-8100 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Laurel– July 17, 2013: The water emergency in southern Prince George’s County has been averted. Late last night, dedicated WSSC workers “unfroze” and closed a key valve near the failing pipe. This greatly reduced the amount of pipeline that had to be shut down to make repairs to the failing 54-inch Forestville pipe. This means if customers continue to conserve, WSSC will be able to repair the failing pipe with no disruption in service. “If we continue to conserve, I am confident the system will remain full while we complete repairs,” said Jerry N. Johnson, WSSC General Manager/CEO. “I want to thank our customers who have done a terrific job of conserving, Prince George’s County officials for their efforts, and to thank our employees who wouldn’t give up on a troublesome valve.” Earlier efforts to close this valve failed, forcing WSSC to move to another valve much farther away, creating the potential for a large water outage in portions Prince George’s County. The hard work of our crews headed off the emergency. After the valve was closed successfully, we proceeded to isolate the pipe and began repairs this morning. We anticipate the pipe will be back in service in two or three days if nothing unexpected happens - with no disruption in service to customers. WSSC appreciates the patience of its customers and the assistance of Prince George’s County officials during this difficult period.

Mayor Malinda Miles

As a long-time resident of Mount Rainier and a homeowner, it is important to me that municipal government be inclusive of all of its residents. It is equally important that information be communicated through all possible channel so that residents can get involved. It is also important for residents to volunteer and serve on committees, commissions, boards and task forces. I truly believe that municipal government is the government closes to the people, and as such should be easily accessible. This BLOG is another effort to reach out to the residents of Mount Rainier.