Millington Avenue Gas Main Break Update

Thursday Feb 16th, 2012

Green banner with DPW logo and text "Department of Public Works Press Release"

As Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) continues the process of restoring natural gas service to customers affected by Tuesday’s gas and water main breaks, the Baltimore City Government continues outreach efforts in the impacted communities of Carrollton Ridge and Mill Hill.

In order to provide a more convenient Customer Care Center, the location at Bentalou Recreation Center has been closed, and a new location has been established at:

Samuel Morse Recreation Center
424 S. Pulaski Street
Baltimore, MD 21223

Hours of Operation for the Center are as follows:

TODAY 1 p.m. - midnight
Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Available at this location:

Meals ready to eat
Water
Blankets
Comfort Kits
Claim Forms
Health Information
General Support

BGE, Public Works, Housing and other agencies will continue to work together to insure a successful conclusion to this event. We will also provide updates to residents as the situation evolves.

Citizens are reminded to be careful when using any approved electrical heating devices. Kerosene heaters and gas generators within the home are illegal and extremely dangerous.

For additional information citizens can also call 311 OR Baltimore Housing Community Services at 410.396.1977.

Related Stories

DPW is Now Accepting Public Comments on the Modified Sanitary Sewer Consent Decree Revised Emergency Response Plan 

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW)  has announced the release of its Revised Emergency Response Plan (ERP), a reference tool to be used by City personnel during a sanitary sewer overflow or reported building backup emergency. The Modified Sanitary Sewer Consent Decree (MCD) requires DPW to submit a revised Emergency Response Plan to protect the public health and welfare in the event of an unpermitted release, spill, or discharge of pollutants from the sewer collection system or in the event of a reported building backup.

Register Now for the Mayor's Fall Cleanup, October 26

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW), and the Mayor's Office of Community Affairs have announced the upcoming Mayor's Annual Fall Clean-up and Day of Service. Residents, volunteer groups, and community associations are encouraged to register now to participate in the city-wide effort to beautify neighborhoods. The event will run on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Mattress and Box Spring Recycling Now Available at Quarantine Road Landfill Residential Drop-Off Center



Looking to get rid of an old mattress? Baltimore City residents can now drop off mattresses and box springs for recycling at the Baltimore City Department of Public Works’ (DPW) Quarantine Road Landfill Residential Drop-Off Center. In the coming months, DPW will expand this mattress recycling service to other Residential Drop-Off Centers across the city.

Visit the Newsroom