REISTERSTOWN, Md. — Severe storms during the July 4th weekend resulted in extensive damage across western Baltimore County, with a tree crashing into a two-story home on Academy Avenue. As of Monday afternoon, thousands of residents remained without electricity as utility crews worked diligently to restore power and clear debris.
Reports of downed trees and branches were prevalent along the northern Reisterstown Road corridor. Near a church in Owings Mills, one tree was reported to have snapped with a force that resembled a broken toothpick.
In Pikesville, a power line on Mount Wilson Lane was observed with flames still flickering on Sunday morning, prompting swift action from crews to extinguish the fire.
As of 4 p.m. on Monday, Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) reported that approximately 4,000 customers were still experiencing power outages.
Residents shared their concerns regarding the impact of the outages. Ed Parks, who lives near the damaged home on Academy Avenue, expressed his distress over the situation. "This is horrible. This is absolutely horrible," he stated. Parks was fortunate enough to have access to a neighbor's generator, which allowed him to keep his refrigerator and freezer operational.
Alba Gaitan, another local resident, reported that her family had been without power since Saturday and was anxious about the situation, particularly regarding food preservation. "Crazy. The first thing I was worried about was our food," Gaitan remarked, highlighting the rising costs of groceries.
BGE continued its efforts to restore power throughout Baltimore County on Monday. The county has also deployed certified arborists to address trees obstructing public roadways.
Reported by HarborBeat based on WMAR-2 News (source).
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