BALTIMORE, MD. — David McMillan, the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management, in coordination with the Department of Public Works and Department of Transportation has provided the following update for Baltimore City residents within the 4900 to 5300 blocks of Frederick Avenue in dealing with the severe impacts of yesterday’s flash flooding: Department of Public Works is on the scene in affected areas of the city completing debris removal, working with the Department of Transportation to temporarily patch roads;

Cars that were towed away for safety reasons were either towed to Pulaski Faciity located at 5700 Pulaski Highway or to a nearby side street; if towed to Pulaski Facility, there will be no charge to citizens to retrieve their cars;

MTA has established a detour for buses that travel the routes of impacted areas.

Citizens are advised to document damage to cars for insurance purposes before moving vehicles;

The city’s Housing Ombudsman is canvassing the area, working with citizens to identify needs and alternative housing if necessary;

BGE is on scene working to restore services as quickly and as safely as possible;

Citizens are advised to report outages to BGE at: 1-800-685-0123

Citizens are advised not to turn off or on gas or electric by themselves but to rely on licensed professionals (electric, water, gas) to relight furnaces and hot water heaters;

Citizens are advised to immediately call 311 to report sewer back-ups, standing water in basements, storm damage or any threats to safety;

Only residents are able to travel Frederick Avenue due to safety concerns; streets are being inspected by DOT for structural integrity

Detours have been established for tomorrow’s rush hours - Frederick east, go north on Athol, west on Edmonson Ave, turn left on North Bend;

American Red Cross is coordinating with Stillmeadow Community Fellowship Church to provide meals to all residents affected by the storm

Department of Public Works is undertaking debris removal, providing multiple roll-off dumpsters at neighborhood locations to enable citizens to dispose of debris and trash related to the storm and its effects. Dumpsters will be available at least through end of day – May 29;

Citizens are advised not to use generators indoors or near open windows outside in order to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning;

United Way is standing by to provide citizens with additional resources and services. Those requiring additional services should call 211. David McMillan