Upgrades to gas pipes aren’t just worth the cost, they’re vital, writes BGE vice president of gas distribution Dawn White.

The wind gusts even took out substations. "Typically, with a normal storm, you only see one to 200 pieces of damage," BGE spokesperson Steven Singh said. "In this storm, we're seeing over 2,000." ...

WBFF — BGE announced they are deploying additional crews to assist with restoration efforts as strong winds have caused widespread damage, including downed wires, broken poles, and fallen trees.