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More Than 1,000 In Maryland Still Without Power Four Days After Thunderstorms Rocked Region More Than 1,000 In Maryland Still Without Power Four Days After Thunderstorms Rocked Region
More Than 1,000 In Maryland Still Without Power Four Days After Thunderstorms Rocked Region Hundreds of Maryland residents were still in the dark on Friday afternoon as crews continue to work on repairing power outages. As of 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11 - four days after the storm - Baltimore Gas and Electric are still reporting 135 active outages impacting 1,158 of the company's 1,340,278 customers. Thank you to the over 1,700 mutual assistance personnel, including our sister OpCos @ComEd and @PECOconnect, who have traveled from outside of Maryland to support our restoration efforts. We will continue to work as safely and quickly as possible until every customer is restored. — …

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by Zak Failla
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More Than 32K Still Without Power 24 Hours After Storms Smash Through Maryland More Than 32K Still Without Power 24 Hours After Storms Smash Through Maryland
More Than 32K Still Without Power 24 Hours After Storms Smash Through Maryland Tens of thousands of Maryland residents were still in the dark a day after severe storms left the region in tatters.  Despite working around the clock to make repairs, as of 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, Baltimore Gas and Electric was still reporting 1,415 active outages that were impacting 32,962 of the company's 1,340,185 Maryland customers. The Baltimore Gas and Electric Outage Map at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8.Baltimore Gas and Electric Outages by county:  Anne Arundel: 73 outages affecting 1,406 customers; Baltimore: 618 outages affecting 11,437 customers; Baltimore City: 199 outag…

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by Zak Failla
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23K Baltimore County Residents Without Power (DEVELOPING) 23K Baltimore County Residents Without Power (DEVELOPING)
23K Baltimore County Residents Without Power (Developing) Thousands of DC area residents were without power Tuesday, Aug. 8, following last night's storm. And it could take nearly a day before power is fully restored, reports say. Terrifying video captured in Westminster, MD shows drivers trapped in cars as utility poles come crashing down on Route 140 Monday evening, Aug. 7. Citing Baltimore Gas and Electric CEO Carim Khouzami, BGE was working to repair 120K outages Tuesday, Aug. 8. Most were expected to have power back by the evening, but some might have to wait until Wednesday. BGE did not immediately return Daily Voice's request for comment …

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Trees Topple Onto Homes In Northern Maryland During Thunderstorms (PHOTOS) Trees Topple Onto Homes In Northern Maryland During Thunderstorms (PHOTOS)
Trees Topple Onto Homes In Northern Maryland During Thunderstorms (Photos) Several people had to be rescued from Harford County homes after wicked winds and weather sent trees tumbling into houses. First responders were busy in White Hall, Bel Air, Street, and other area neighborhoods as Harford County Fire and EMS personnel dealt with dozens of calls during the storm. Special Operations Team members from @HarfordCoDES responded to the 3200 block of Ady Road in #StreetMD for a tree into a house. Nobody was trapped or injured and a building inspector has been requested. pic.twitter.com/tdjBewkqV9 — Harford Co., MD Fire & EMS (@HarforCoFireEMS) August 7, 202…

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by Zak Failla
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Thousands In Maryland Without Power Days After Severe Storms Thousands In Maryland Without Power Days After Severe Storms
Thousands In Maryland Without Power Days After Severe Storms Nearly 7,000 Maryland customers are still in the dark days after storms rolled through the region, sending power lines flying and downing trees across the state. Baltimore Gas and Electric crews have been working for nearly two days to make repairs and restore power to more than 50,000 customers, though as of 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, the utility company was still reporting 700 outages that were impacting 6,922 of its 1,323,704 Maryland customers. This storm was another reminder of how smaller storms can turn into severe and damaging weather events. We continue to stand ready to a…

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by Zak Failla
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Waterspout Devastates Smith Island In Maryland During Storm Waterspout Devastates Smith Island In Maryland During Storm
Waterspout Devastates Smith Island In Maryland During Storm A small island in Maryland got rocked by severe weather during the storm that rolled through the region as a waterspout damaged homes and reportedly left at least one with injuries. Video that has circulated online shows a tornado swirling over the water heading toward Smith Island of Chesapeake Bay, sending debris flying as the waterspout approached land. The extreme weather incident caused damage to multiple structures on the small island, including multiple houses that were completely destroyed by the storm, some of which were lifted off the ground. The waterspout left devastating…

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by Zak Failla
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More Schools In Baltimore Closed Following Storm Damage More Schools In Baltimore Closed Following Storm Damage
More Schools In Baltimore Closed Following Storm Damage The severe damage caused by storms that tore through Maryland earlier this week continue to close schools throughout Baltimore County, officials say. The storms ripped through the Baltimore area on Tuesday, July 12, and caused severe damage including downed trees and extended power outages. Daily Voice previously reported on the school closures for Thursday, July 14. A list of school closures for Friday, July 15 is as follows: Carroll Manor Elementary School; Hereford Middle School; Pot Spring Elementary School; Riderwood Elementary School; Summit Park Elementary School. The Cockeysville…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Storm Rips Through Baltimore Region Leaving Trail Of Wreckage Storm Rips Through Baltimore Region Leaving Trail Of Wreckage
Storm Rips Through Baltimore Region Leaving Trail Of Wreckage A storm that ripped through the Baltimore region last night left many areas with severe damage from fires, downed trees, and other hazards, officials report. A downed line in Bethesda sparked several fires down a residential street, as captured on video released by Montgomery County authorities.  York Lane, near Moorland La, in Bethesda, this will dispatch about 630p @mcfrs PE720 on scene @MontgomeryCoMD pic.twitter.com/UEoAyWDW2G — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) July 13, 2022 7/12 Storm Damage Olney, MD Overwood Drive near Bettswood Drive, Olney pic.twitter.com/nrSXcjF7P2 — Pete Piringe…

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by Annie DeVoe