BGE Warns of Potential Power Outages Following Power Plant Disconnection

Potential for Outages:: A power plant disconnection could cause temporary power outages in the Baltimore region.

Conservation Urged:: BGE is asking customers to immediately conserve electricity through Monday night to reduce the risk of outages.

Preparation is Key:: BGE recommends storing water, non-perishable foods, charging devices, and having flashlights ready.

Why this matters:: Power outages can disrupt daily life, especially for those who rely on electricity for medical equipment or refrigeration. Conserving energy can help prevent widespread disruptions.

Store Supplies: Keep bottled water and non-perishable foods on hand.

Charge Devices: Ensure cell phones, computers, and electric vehicles are fully charged.

Corded Phone: Maintain a corded phone for outage reporting if cell phones lose power.

Flashlights: Place flashlights with fresh batteries on each floor of your home.

Medical Needs: Customers needing refrigeration for medication or electricity for medical equipment should have alternate arrangements.

Monitor your thermostat.

Use ceiling fans or standalone fans.

Close blinds, shades, and drapes.

Delay using major heat-generating appliances.

Turn off non-essential devices.

A:: Store bottled water and non-perishable foods, charge electronic devices, keep a corded phone available, and have flashlights with fresh batteries.

A:: Monitor your thermostat, use fans, close blinds, delay using major appliances, and turn off non-essential electronics.

A:: BGE customers in Baltimore City, Baltimore, Harford, Carroll, Howard, and Anne Arundel counties, as well as parts of Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.

BGE is urging customers to conserve electricity to prevent potential outages.

A power plant disconnection has the potential to cause temporary power outages.

Prepare by storing supplies, charging devices, and conserving energy.

This situation highlights the importance of a reliable power grid and proactive energy conservation measures.