CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 26, 2006

EMERGENCY WATER SHUT OFF IN 1ST BLOCK OF WEST PATRICK STREET MOST OF TODAY DUE TO WATER MAIN BREAK

Frederick, Md. --- Please be advised that there is a water main break in the 100 block of West Patrick Street.  City crews are now on site. There has been an emergency water shut off has occurred to accommodate repair.  Properties along the 100 block of West Patrick Street will be without water for the majority of today.  More details will follow as they become available.
We apologize for any inconvenience this street work may have on you. Thank you for your cooperation!