As of midnight, more than 12,000 Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) customers were still in the dark due to storm damage. The company reported that it had repaired approximately half of the affected areas by then. However, for many residents, power was not expected to be restored until Wednesday at the earliest. [1] According to BGE's statement, some damaged power poles and electrical wires could take up to 24 hours to repair, which would explain why restoration efforts were progressing slowly despite the significant number of customers affected. [2] The situation has been described as challenging by both BGE and local residents. While BGE emphasized that they are working diligently to restore power, some customers have expressed frustration with the slow progress.