Customers are encouraged to prepare for summer weather.
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BGE is prepared to respond to extreme weather and urges customers to take steps now that can help protect their families and properties. As a result of continued investments in electric system upgrades, new innovative technologies, and the company’s dedicated employees, BGE’s ability to provide safe and reliable electric power and promptly restore power after an outage is stronger now than ever before. Still, customers should have a plan in place, especially during hurricane season, which runs June 1 through Nov. 30.
BGE invested nearly $1.4 billion in infrastructure improvements and operations and maintenance of the company’s electric system in 2023. Since 2014, BGE has invested $18 billion in improving, operating, and maintaining both the gas and electric systems serving our customers. As part of the Exelon family of companies, BGE can draw on resources from sister utilities Delmarva Power in Delaware, PECO in Pennsylvania, Atlantic City Electric in New Jersey, Pepco in Washington, D.C., and ComEd in Illinois to help power restoration after major storms.
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Connect with BGE for additional ways to report outages and keep informed about an outage:
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Download BGE’s free mobile app within the Apple Store or Google Play.
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Sign up for text, email and/or phone alerts at bge.com/alerts.
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Text “ADDOUTAGE” to MYBGE (69243), for two-way texting.
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Store a supply of bottled water and easy-to-prepare, non-perishable foods.
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Keep cell phones and mobile devices charged.
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Customers with landlines should keep a corded phone to report outages if cell phones lose power.
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Have a flashlight with fresh batteries on each floor of your home.
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Customers requiring refrigeration for medication or electricity for medical equipment should have alternate arrangements in place in the event of an extended power outage.
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Bookmark BGE’s enhanced outage map at bge.com/outagemap for general information on outages in BGE’s service area.
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Online, at BGE.com
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BGE’s free mobile app, available at the Apple Store or Google Play
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Text message, to 69243
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Phone, by calling 877.778.2222