WHAT: Officials of Pepco's Emergency Preparedness, the American Red Cross, AARP District of Columbia State Office and AARP Maryland State Office, National Weather Service, and local emergency management agency representatives will provide information for the public on the importance of preparing for the storm season. Pepco, the Red Cross will also give details on the use of the latest technology to help prepare and respond to storms.

Speakers will include:

• Donna Cooper, president, Pepco Region
• Olaf Pedersen, manager emergency management
• Christopher Strong, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service
• Linda Mathes, CEO of the National Capital Region, American Red Cross
• Hank Greenberg, AARP Maryland state director
• Representatives from local Emergency Management Agencies

Pepco, a subsidiary of Pepco Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: POM), delivers safe, reliable and affordable electric service to more than 801,000 customers in Maryland and the District of Columbia.