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Bulova praises Dominion's response to storm in Va.
Dominion Virginia Power's response to Friday's storm is earning praise from Fairfax County's top elected official.
Wealthy Northern Virginia community one of the first without power, but last to come back
With mansions spread across secluded, wooded lots, Great Falls in suburban Washington is one of the wealthiest areas in the nation. But because the city is so sparsely populated, it's not a top priority for utility crews trying to get as many people back online.
An arborist's take on trees and debris
Jim Martin, certified arborist and owner of Growing Earth Tree Care
Stores expect ice and water deliveries
Ice is one of the hottest commodities right now in the D.C. region and bags are going fast.
40 power workers from Tenn. helping in Virginia
Forty workers from Tennessee electric cooperatives have headed to Virginia to help restore power there to storm-stricken areas.
Power restoration wrapping up in Delaware
Delmarva Power is close to restoring power to all customers who lost electrical service in a weekend storm.
2 dozen Metro buses making detours after storm
Metro says approximately two dozen Metro bus routes are operating with detours because of downed power lines, fallen trees or other storm damage.
BGE constantly balancing resources during restoration effort
Rob Gould, vice president, BGE
Electric facilities in neighborhoods need to be rebuilt
Ken Barker, vice president of customer solutions, Dominion Virginia Power
Gas-powered generators can save and take lives
A gasoline-powered generator could be a lifesaver during a prolonged power outage, but not using it properly could take your life.
Md. governor pushing utilities to work quickly
Gov. Martin O'Malley says he is pushing utilities to do better than their predictions of restoring power to 90 percent of homes by Friday.
Central Md. utility working to restore power
BGE is working to restore power to about 418,000 customers in central Maryland after the violent thunderstorm that blew through the area, but the utility says "a large number" of customers should expect to be without power for several days _ and some people will be without power until late next week.
Family taken to hospital for CO exposure
A family of five was transported to the hospital Sunday morning for carbon monoxide exposure.
D.C. to collect tree debris
The Department of Public Works will help district residents cleaning up tree debris after the storm.
Tips for staying cool in a heat wave without power
Friday night's storm has left many people in the D.C. area without power in the midst of an unrivaled heat wave.
O'Malley issues emergency declaration
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has issued a state of emergency declaration as the state cleans up from thunderstorms that killed at least two people.
Annapolis asks residents to limit water use
The city of Annapolis is asking residents to limit their water use because the city treatment plant is running on generator power and is not operating at its full capacity.
Anne Arundel residents can fill water bottles
Anne Arundel County residents who can't get water from their wells because of power outages can fill water bottles at the Broadcreek Water Treatment plant.
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