Saturday night storm batters Western Maryland and Eastern Panhandle
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Hurricane-force wind gusts were recorded at Hagerstown Regional Airport, reaching 75 miles per hour around 10 p.m. Meanwhile, Hagerstown Fire Department battled a housefire on Bethel Street, as tens of thousands in the region lost power.
As of 7:20 a.m., First Energy Corp. reported that about 24,000 Maryland customers were without power, and about 30,000 customers in West Virginia also without power.
Washington County officials are asking the public to call the non-emergency number to report downed trees and impassible roads, at 240-313-4345. The county is asking the public not to call if a road is passable for one vehicle.
The Hagerstown Town Light Department posted on Facebook about the extent of the damage:
'Multiple circuits have been restored to service and a few remain out pending repairs. Individual electric services are being scouted and added to the work schedule. Repairs are lengthy, with many of them requiring hours of tree removal before repairs can begin. Please report downed electric utility facilities to the HLD by calling 301-790-2600.'
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