BGE ready ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias

For the latest Tropical Storm Isaias coverage, click here. BALTIMORE, MD—With Tropical Storm Isaias making its way up the eastern seaboard, BGE’s full emergency response organization is ready. Employees and local contractors have inspected equipment, reviewed procedures and assembled staffing plans to ensure around-the-clock support to respond to potential impacts from the storm. BGE is closely monitoring the path of […]

Governor Hogan announces statewide efforts to prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias, Marylanders urged to exercise caution

For the latest Tropical Storm Isaias coverage, click here. ANNAPOLIS, MD—As the East Coast braces for Tropical Storm Isaias, Governor Larry Hogan announced on Monday that the State of Maryland has activated a government-wide response to prepare for severe conditions. A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for most jurisdictions, in addition to several severe weather watches and warnings […]

MEMA urges preparedness as Tropical Storm Isaias approaches

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Emergency Management Agency and affiliated state agencies are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Isaias as it heads toward Maryland. Even though the storm is currently not a hurricane, Marylanders should be prepared for potential flooding, tidal surge in low lying areas, and tropical storm force winds (greater than 39 miles per hour). READ MORE: Tropical Storm Warning now […]

Councilman Marks reminds residents of storm-related resources

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday reminded residents of resources as hurricane season begins in earnest. To report storm-related issues such as downed wires, visit https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/publicworks/StormFighter/. To receive automatic outage alerts from BGE, sign up at https://secure.bge.com/Outages/CheckOutageStatus/pages/EnrollOutage.aspx. If outages do occur, customers can track outages on the BGE outage map: https://www.bge.com/Outages/CheckOutageStatus/Pages/OutageMap.aspx. “As we prepare for the remnants […]

Tropical Storm Warning issued for Nottingham area as Isaias approaches

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service on Monday morning issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the Nottingham area. A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds from Tropical Storm Isaias are expected within the next 36 hours. The warning covers the entire Baltimore metro area. Winds of 35-45 mph are expected with gusts up to 60 mph.  The window for tropical […]

Tropical Storm Watch issued for Nottingham area

UPDATE: A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—In addition you the previously posted posted Flash Flood Watch, the National Weather Service has also issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the Nottingham area. A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possible within the next 48 hours. Forecasters say residents should plan for […]

Flash Flood Watch issued for Nottingham area

UPDATE 2: A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect. UPDATE: A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the Nottingham area. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Nottingham area. The watch will be in effect from Monday evening through Tuesday evening. Rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Isaias is […]