Baltimore has been grappling with the aftermath of a severe storm that swept through the city, causing widespread damage and stretching the limits of the city's emergency response capabilities. Mayor Brandon M. Scott, addressing the public, provided an update on the city's ongoing efforts. The Baltimore City Emergency Operations Center (EOC), initially activated for Artscape, continues to be operational in the wake of the storm, according to the press release.

The Mayor's office has urged residents to stay informed on conditions by tuning into local news, checking social media, and visiting the city's Office of Emergency Management webpage. As of late evening, crews are hard at work reacting to over 731 service requests, including more than 400 downed trees and over 60 traffic light outages, despite the National Weather Service forecasting milder weather ahead.

To report issues such as downed trees or inoperative traffic lights, residents are encouraged to either call 311 or use the 311 app. This system enables the city's agencies to prioritize and address the severe infrastructural damage promptly.

Through the night, coordinated road clearing operations are being undertaken by the Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (BCRP), the Baltimore City Department of Transportation, and the Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD). Roads are being attended to in order of urgency, and while main thoroughfares are the primary focus, side streets also remain an essential part of the plan. Residents might notice debris left behind by the crews focusing on making roads passable, which will be cleared at a later time next week. "We currently have crews on the street removing debris, starting with main thoroughfares and making their way to side streets", said the Mayor's Office in a statement.