Your City
Who to call for what — the official lines, then the local pros
How this page works: utilities handle the pipes and wires up to your house; you handle what's inside. When in doubt about which side of the line a problem is on, call the utility — the call is free, and gas/electric emergency lines run 24/7. Numbers change; confirm on the linked official site.
🏙️ Philadelphia, PA
| Problem | Who to call |
|---|---|
| Gas smell / gas emergency | PGW 24/7 emergency: 215-235-1212 — pgworks.com |
| Power outage / downed wire | PECO: 1-800-841-4141 — peco.com |
| Water main break / no water / street sewer | Philadelphia Water Dept: 215-685-6300 — water.phila.gov |
| Non-emergency city services | 311 — philly311 |
| Rowhouse maintenance basics | Official Philadelphia Rowhouse Manual |
Opt-in local businesses in Philadelphia →
🌉 Cherry Hill / Camden area, NJ
| Problem | Who to call |
|---|---|
| Gas smell / gas emergency | PSE&G: 1-800-880-7734 · South Jersey Gas: 1-800-582-7060 (call yours) — pseg.com · southjerseygas.com |
| Power outage / downed wire | PSE&G: 1-800-436-7734 · Atlantic City Electric: 1-800-833-7476 |
| Water / sewer main | NJ American Water: 1-800-272-1325 — njamwater · Camden County MUA: ccmua.org |
| Municipal services | Your township's own line — check your town's official site |
Cherry Hill businesses → Camden businesses →
⚓ Baltimore, MD
| Problem | Who to call |
|---|---|
| Gas smell / gas emergency | BGE 24/7: 1-800-685-0123 — bge.com |
| Power outage / downed wire | BGE: 1-877-778-2222 |
| Water main / street sewer | Baltimore City DPW 24/7: 311 (in city) or 410-396-5352 — publicworks.baltimorecity.gov |
| Non-emergency city services | 311 — balt311 |
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🏛️ Towson, MD
| Problem | Who to call |
|---|---|
| Gas / electric emergencies | BGE (same as Baltimore): gas 1-800-685-0123 · electric 1-877-778-2222 |
| Water / sewer | Baltimore County/City metro system — county line: 410-887-7415 — Baltimore County DPW |
| County services | baltimorecountymd.gov |
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🌳 Columbia, MD
| Problem | Who to call |
|---|---|
| Gas / electric emergencies | BGE: gas 1-800-685-0123 · electric 1-877-778-2222 |
| Water / sewer | Howard County Bureau of Utilities 24/7: 410-313-4900 — Howard County DPW |
| County services | howardcountymd.gov |
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Accuracy note: utility numbers were compiled from official sources and do change — the linked official website always wins over this page. Spot an outdated number? Report it and we'll fix it fast.