Storm Cleanup Status: Progress but Ongoing!

photo by Charlie

City Administrator Kevin Donahue writes: “PepcoConnect, DDOTDC, DCDPW teams worked overnight to clear downed trees & repair power lines:

1,700 customers w/o power (down from 5,000+ last night)
Loughboro Rd closed to traffic
Macomb, Guy Mason & Palisades Rec Centered closed
DPW collections may be delayed

Amy writes: “34th St. still blocked between Ordway and Macomb by the massive downed tree.”

photo by THFC Zay

And as of Sunday I still saw a number of flashing red traffic lights – to be treated as a four-way stop should you encounter one.

photo by Michael

Pepco reports last night:

“Crews have restored service to approximately 80% of the customers impacted by the severe weather that passed through the region yesterday and will continue to work through the night to restore service safely and efficiently for remaining customers without power.

The extensive damage makes restoring service to remaining customers especially complex. The work is extremely labor intensive and very time consuming. Damaged and downed trees must be removed before repairs can be completed; broken poles must be replaced.

We appreciate our customers’ patience and understanding as we work to return service. For updates, text “ADD OUTAGE” to 48710 and visit http://Pepco.com/outage for the most current information. Report downed lines at 1-877-737-2662.”