Talbot County Emergency Services assesses damage of property in Tilghman Island after the severe storm on July 3, 2023. | talbotcountymd.gov
Talbot County, MD - On Monday, July 3, 2023, at approximately 7 p.m., reports of a strong storm in Talbot County near Tilghman Island came into the Department of Emergency Services dispatch center. Fire and police personnel were dispatched to the area minutes later. Shortly after, reports of additional storm damage from around the County were received.
The area had sustained damage to houses and had downed power lines and fallen trees. Two homes were deemed uninhabitable by Talbot County building inspectors. Red Cross is assisting the individuals who may be displaced. Emergency Services and Public Works continues to inspect property damage this morning. As of 6 a.m., the county has received 15 reports of storm damage within the Tilghman Island storm area. Approximately 20 entries of “moderate damage” were reported during Emergency Service’s survey assessment at 9 a.m. in the Tilghman area.
Multiple power lines on Island Creek Road and Coopertown Road were downed during the storm. Currently, fewer than 5 customers are experiencing power outages. Delmarva Power is on the scene and estimates full restoration to occur today. They will be working around the clock until power is fully restored and lines are repaired.
Public Works crews have been working to clear trees from roadways and public property. Cleanup and damage assessment continues to be underway.
“We would like to thank our volunteer fire departments throughout the county for responding to numerous incidents related to the storm, including several trees into homes, three structure fires, and lightning strikes,” said Department of Emergency Services (DES) Director Brian LeCates. “Thank you to the Sheriff's Office and Roads Department for their hard work assisting, and Delmarva Power for their quick and effective response.”
If a individual is experiencing an immediate emergency, please call 911. Emergency Services is collecting data of the storm damage. If residents would like to contribute photos, please visit the DES Facebook Page. Only take photos if it is safe to do so.
