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June 5, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Strong Storms Bring Wires and Trees Down Along Brink Road

A portion of Brink Road is closed after thunderstorms swept thru the area and brought down some wires and trees, according to Montgomery County fire and rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. Piringer said some residents are without power following the severe weather. While the cleanup is underway, Brink Road is closed between Goshen Road and Wightman […]

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January 22, 2016 | Staff Writer

What to Do When the Power Goes Out

So what do you do if your power out goes out during this weekend’s winter storm? Three power companies provide electrical service to Montgomery County residents, depending on where you live, and all the companies request  that their customers report power outages and downed electrical wires. Here is how to do that: BG&E Call 877.778.2222 or […]

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June 19, 2015 | Krista Brick

UPDATED: About 3,000 Pepco Customers Without Power

UPDATED, June 19, 10:45 a.m. –  Pepco has restored power to about 1,000 customers in Gaithersburg but there are still more than 1,000 customers without power in Bethesda. According to Pepco Spokesman Bob Hainey, crews brought about 1,000 customers back online from the Kentlands and Lakelands communities in Gaithersburg but about 500 in that area […]

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