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O’Malley backs bid for D.C. Olympics in 2024
Gov. Martin O’Malley on Thursday put his support behind efforts to bring the 2024 Olympics to the greater Washington-D.C. area.
The term-limited governor added his voice to that of Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray in backing the endeavor, which could cost billions if approved.
Washington is competing with Boston, New York and San Francisco to convince officials with U.S. Olympic Committee that the city is the country’s best shot at winning the games on an international stage.
In a statement, O’Malley touted the Summer 2024 Olympics as a way to create jobs and spur innovation in Maryland, and he spoke in lofty terms about the benefits of hosting the games.
“As one of the greatest sporting events our world has ever known, the Olympics is one of the best diplomatic tools we have to transcend the walls that divide us and provide a spark of hope for the next generation,” said O’Malley, a Democrat. “Hosting the Olympics will foster a lasting sports, tourism and cultural legacy for our nation while also highlighting Maryland and the capital region’s seamless coordination, strength, diversity, and vibrancy on the ultimate global stage.”
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Prince George‘S County Health Department Division of Environmental Health Precautionary Water Advisory for Food Service Establishments
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission has issued a precautionary BOIL WATER ADVISORY for Hyattsville, Bladensburg, Mt. Rainier, Cheverly, Chillum, Edmonston, Landover Hills, Glen Arden, Fairmount Heights, Seat Pleasant and Brentwood. It is anticipated to last 2 days.
During the Advisory:
- Do not serve or consume water, or ice and drinks made with tap water that have not been properly disinfected. It is recommended that BOTTLED WATER BE SERVED and used when making drinks for patrons of food service establishments or to residences of nursing homes. It is recommended that ice be purchased from an approved source.
- Do not wash food that is to be served raw with water that has not been properly disinfected.
- Disinfect water for the possible presence of harmful bacteria or other harmful micro organisms by one of the following methods:
- Boiling tap water at a rolling boil for a minimum of 1 minute
- Distilling
- Filtering through a reverse osmosis filter, using an “absolute 1 micron” filter
- Sanitize food contact surfaces of equipment, dishes and utensils by:
- Immersing in hot water of 170 degrees F or higher temperature for at least 30 seconds
- Use of a chemical sanitizer
- Chlorine at a concentration of 50 parts per million with a minimum water temperature of 75 degrees F for a minimum of 7 seconds
- Iodine at a concentration of 12.5-25 parts per million with a minimum water temperature of 75 degrees F for a minimum of 7 seconds.
- Commercial dish washers that use hot water sanitation of at least 160 degrees F
- Empty all ice machines and ice storage bins and discard the ice. Turn off ice machine so that no new ice is produced.
What to do when the advisory is rescinded?
- Re-start and flush any water-using fixture
- Drain any refill water-holding reservoirs such as the hot water heater.
- Run each water faucet for 1 minute before using the water
- Run drinking water fountains for 1 minute before using the water
- Ice Makers
o Flush the water line to the machine inlet; disconnect the water line from the machine inlet; run 5 gallons of water thought the valve and dispose of the water
o Flush the water lines in the machine
o Make ice for 1 hour and dispose of the ice
o Clean and disinfect all parts and surfaces that come in contact with water and ice
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE FOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM 301-883-7690
(after hours).
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