91K Without Power In MD: Power Outage Tips

UPDATED at 11:50 p.m. Monday

MARYLAND — With severe storms moving across Maryland Monday, officials warned of 60 to 80 mph winds and hail that could cause power outages. More than 90,000 utility customers were without power as of 11:50 p.m.

At 7:20 p.m., the PowerOutage.US site said 132,791 utility customers were without power across Maryland. The most outages were in Carroll County with about 43,380; followed by 36,471 outages in Baltimore County, and 17,752 outages in Harford County.

Howard, Anne Arundel, Montomery and Prince George's counties all reported power outages that totaled between 2,000 and 3,800 customers.

Here's how to track outages, report downed lines and keep your electronics safe.

Residents can check Baltimore Gas & Electric's outage map after the storm to see if there are widespread outages.

PEPCO, which serves much of Prince George's and Montgomery counties, asked customers who see a downed wire to report it at 1-877-737-2662. Do not touch or try to remove the downed lines and consider all downed lines as energized and extremely dangerous.

Harford County residents who are Delmara Power customers can report an outage, check an outage status, and track your outage at Experiencing an Outage | Pepco - An Exelon Company.

Power Outages

In preparation for potential power outages, individuals should prepare or update their emergency kits. Ensure you have flashlights, batteries, and other items to endure periods without power.

Important Maryland Utility Numbers Include:

Many home electronics are sensitive and can be damaged during a power outage. Here are some precautions you can take to protect electronics:

Find more tips and advice on the federal government's Ready.gov website.

After assembling your kit remember to maintain it so it’s ready when needed: