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Tree and power lines block Cemetery Rd in MarylandHoward County MD

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audio iconRoad Closure
Cemetery Rd, Maryland

According to the dispatch call, a fallen tree and downed power lines blocked Cemetery Road in Howard County, Maryland. Utility crews and police responded to clear the obstruction and restore safety to the area.

Audio|Heard on: Howard MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:12
Transcript:
00:00
At confirming, we do have all the power lines down in the road with the tree that came down on it as well.
00:07
I have a full number ready for you.
00:09
You can contact the utility company.
00:12
Sure, what's got?
00:15
(number withheld).
00:19
(number withheld).
00:20
All right, director.
00:21
County police are on the way out there as well.
00:24
Confirming that it's going to be a BGE pole and not a Pepco.
00:29
Let me double check.
00:30
I assume it's BGE.
00:31
I'll get back then.
00:33
Also, if you could let the PD know, they're going to need a car to come from near Cemetery Rd, push your park roadside as well.
00:41
The tree's completely blocked the road.
00:44
Okay, I'll let them know.
00:47
And is that wire, pole to pole or pull the pole?
00:51
Pole to pole.
00:54
Perfect.
00:57
One through one hour, confirming it's BGE.
01:02
Forever, Tom, I'm on the phone with them right now.
01:07
Thank you. (number withheld).

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Cemetery Rd, Maryland

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Incident Timeline

  1. Estimated Utility Response Time
  2. Utility Company Notified
  3. Utility Line Assessment
  4. Roadway Fully Blocked
  5. Police Dispatched
  6. Confirmation of Power Line Down
  7. Initial Report of Tree Down

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