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VIDEO: Power Still Out for Some, Others Working on It in Elkridge

Patch talked with one angry resident as well as some of the 5,500 out-of-state contractors BGE hired to help with restoration after Irene.

As of 4 p.m. Friday, BGE is reporting 2,160 outages in Howard County. The company said via Twitter that it expects to have all customers restored by Saturday night. Call 877-778-2222 to report outages or fallen power lines.

Those without power can get meals at Glenwood Senior Center and North Laurel Community Center from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday and Monday. Call Howard County government at 410-313-2900 for more information.


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