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How Will You get Critical Information in an Emergency?
When disaster strikes, the City of Bowie government will use every method it can to communicate with those who live and work here to make sure they know what’s happening and what they should be doing.
These methods include:
- This website
- Alert Bowie
- Recorded messages on our main number (301-262-6200)
- Bowie government channel (Verizon Channel 10 / Comcast Channel 71)
- Local radio and television stations
- Message Boards
- Twitter (CityofBowie)
- In the event that the above methods are unavailable, messages will be physically posted on public buildings or loud speakers on police cruisers or other city vehicles will be used to communicate with residents.
Employee Communications
Communications among city employees is also critical when managing or responding to a disaster. The city will use any or all of the following methods to communicate with staff members at various city facilities and in the field. These include:
- Land lines
- Cell phones
- Two-way radios
- Satellite phones
- Working with HAM radio operators
- Using runners (dispatching employees to deliver messages if necessary)
Contact Us
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Emergency Preparedness
Lee Cornwell
Emergency Manager
301-809-3079
View our Emergency Preparedness Guide or request a mailed copy of the Guide.
Alert Bowie
Una Cooper
Communications Manager
Ph: 301-809-3032
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Contact information for utilities serving Bowie:
BGE
Power outages: 1 877-778-2222
Downed wires 1 800-685-0123
City of Bowie Water Service
301-262-6200
Comcast
1 800-934-6489
Verizon
1 800-483-7988
Washington Gas Emergencies
1 800-752-7520
WSSC Emergencies
301-206-4002