Frederick Avenue Closed After Flood

BALTIMORE, MD — Following the flash flooding that struck over the weekend, several blocks of Frederick Avenue have been closed in Baltimore City. The Baltimore Department of Transportation is inspecting the road for structural integrity and the only ones allowed in the area are residents.

Public works crews are removing debris, and transportation officials are patching the road. The blocks from 4900 to 5300 Frederick Avenue are impacted, according to officials.

Due to safety concerns, the only people allowed from 4900 to 5300 Frederick Avenue are residents, Baltimore City emergency management reported in a statement Monday evening. This will be a multi-day, multi-agency response, according to the Baltimore Department of Public Works.

The city's emergency management director provided the following information about Frederick Avenue flooding, including detours and resources for residents.

Frederick Avenue Closed

For those other than residents, Frederick Avenue is closed between North Bend Road and Beechfield Avenue.

Baltimore Director of Emergency Management David McMillan said the following detours will be in place on Tuesday:

• To go west on Frederick Avenue: turn right on Athol, left on Edmondson, left on North Bend, right on Frederick
• To go east on Frederick Avenue, turn left on North Bend Road, right on Edmondson, right on Athol, left on Frederick

The MTA has established a detour for buses that travel the routes of impacted areas, according to McMillan.

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Towed Vehicles

Vehicles that were towed for safety reasons were taken to the Pulaski Facility operated by the Baltimore City Department of Transportation at 6700 Pulaski Highway or a nearby side street; if they were towed to the Pulaski Facility, there will be no charge to retrieve them, city officials said.

Before citizens move their vehicles, officials advise documenting damage for insurance purposes.

Food, Shelter

Baltimore's Housing Ombudsman is canvassing the Frederick Avenue area, officials said Monday, to work with residents to see what their needs are.

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The American Red Cross in collaboration with Stillmeadow Evangelical Free Church will provide meals to all residents affected by the storm.

United Way is standing by to provide citizens with additional resources and services. Those requiring additional services should call 211.

Cleanup

Several inches of rain fell in the region on Sunday during the flash flood. In nearby Catonsville, there were 10.38 inches of rain, while Baltimore City had more than 3 inches, according to preliminary data from the National Weather Service.

The Baltimore Department of Public Works has put dumpsters at Stillmeadow Evangelical Free Church at 5110 Frederick Avenue so residents can dispose of storm debris. Dumpsters will be available at least until the end of the day on Tuesday, May 29, officials said.

Utilities

To report sewer back-ups, standing water in basements or storm damage, call 311.

BGE is on scene working to restore utility services. As of 11:50 p.m. on Monday, there were 46 customers with reported outages in Baltimore, where more than 5,500 customers had their power restored since the storm.

Report outages online to BGE or call 1-800-685-0123.

To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, do not use generators inside or near open windows.

Watch this video of Frederick Avenue flooding on May 27, 2018, by SDSBBQ, via YouTube:

Main image of Frederick Avenue cleanup courtesy of the Baltimore Department of Public Works.