Councilman David Marks on Tuesday provided an update on two important projects taking place along Joppa Road. Baltimore County is completing water infrastructure improvements east of Walther Boulevard, and BGE has been doing utility work west of Walther Boulevard. “The water project is particularly important,” said Councilman Marks. “I spend much of my time these days responding to water main […]
A slew of residents in the Seven Courts community in Carney/Perry Hall have, in recent days, complained of loud, late-night noises emanating from the Belair Road area. In a popular Seven Courts Facebook group, local residents complain of loud hums, “electrical buzzing,” and being jarred awake in the middle of the night. “And the 10:30 p.m. mechanical humming has commenced. […]
Crews are on the scene of a Thursday morning accident in Essex. Reports indicate that a car struck a building in the 200 block of N. Marlyn Avenue (21221). There has been no word on any injuries, but the incident has caused a gas leak at the location. BGE crews are responding to the accident scene. Motorists should use caution […]
Many residents on Saturday were wondering why there were helicopters hovering over their homes. Those helicopters are part of Baltimore Gas & Electric Company’s annual power line inspection, per Baltimore County Councilman David Marks. The helicopter was primarily spotted near the Seven Courts area on Saturday. From BGE: “BGE will be using a utility helicopter contractor (see photo depicting the […]
BGE says it is is closely monitoring weather forecasts and has fully mobilized to respond to the effects of a nor’easter moving through the mid-Atlantic region Tuesday and Wednesday. The forecast calls for mixed precipitation ranging from rain to heavy, wet snow. Of concern is the potential for sleet, ice, and heavy, wet snow accumulation on trees and power lines. […]
The wind storm is over, but the lights remain out for several residents in and around Nottingham. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks provided the following update from BGE on those still affected by Friday’s powerful storm. 1. Burton Avenue, Carney: Large tree is down at 9533 Burton Ave affecting 23 customers and has been referred to manual tree crew. Estimated […]
BGE crews continue to work to restore electric service to customers affected by Friday’s powerful nor’easter storm that began moving through central Maryland overnight and continues to cause trees and limbs to come down on power lines and other electric equipment. With wind gusts in excess of 60 miles per hour in the BGE service area still expected this afternoon […]
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company this week announced Fountain Green Elementary School as the winner of “The Adventures of Captain Mercaptan,” BGE’s Natural Gas Safety Hero Challenge. The annual contest challenges public and private elementary school students at schools in BGE’s service area to illustrate gas safety messages featuring Captain Mercaptan, BGE’s fictional natural gas safety superhero, for a chance […]