Storm Hits Annapolis, City Works to Restore Power and Clean Up

Annapolis was struck by strong storms late Friday, causing significant damage but no injuries. Two families had to evacuate after trees fell on their homes.

Immediate Response

• City crews inspected damage and cleared fallen trees from streets, working through the night.
• The BGE power company will continue collaborating with city workers to restore service.

Power Outage Details

• At noon on Saturday, about 800 customers remained without electricity.
• Damage to some power stations explains the widespread outage.

Leadership and Coordination

• Mayor Jared Littmann met with BGE officials to discuss restoration timelines, noting it may take time but everyone is working together.
• The Office of Emergency Management leads the city’s overall response.

Affected Areas

• West Annapolis and Admiral Heights experienced the worst impacts.

Debris Removal Strategy

• DPW crews employed “cut‑and‑toss” teams to remove trees from roads and restore traffic flow.
• Ongoing debris clearance will continue with BGE assistance.

Public Safety Advisory

• Residents are cautioned not to touch downed power lines or nearby branches.
• If safe, small branches can be moved onto roads for DPW pickup.

Yard-Waste Service

• Branches will be collected on regular yard‑waste pickup days, provided they are bagged and not too large.
• More information: www.annapolis.gov/877/Yard-Trim-Collection

Property Inspections

• Planning and Zoning staff began checking properties Saturday morning; most reports indicate minor damage.

Contact Information

• The Annapolis Call Center is open for non‑emergency storm questions at 410-260-2211.