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Over a thousand still without power across DMV after Saturday storms

Weekend winds led to a days-long cleanup effort

WASHINGTON — Residents all across the DMV are still cleaning up from storms that ripped through the region early Saturday evening, leaving thousands without power, and possibly killing one Virginia man

The winds downed several trees across the area, including a tree fell on an apartment building on Queen Street, NE, crushing several cars nearby. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. 

In Dumfries, Virginia, authorities investigating a 43-year-old man's death after a tree fell on his home and responders found him dead inside. 

And in North Bethesda, WUSA9 crews witnessed a tree fall down right in front of them while responding to apartments that lost power.  Residents at the two apartment complexes, The Grand and The Wisconsin, have been without power for nearly 24 hours due to the storms. 

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Power Outages: 

As of 1 p.m. Tuesday, according to Dominion Energy's power outage map, 368 customers are still without power. Pepco's outage map shows 1,032 customers are without power in D.C. and Maryland.

There is no word at this time on when power may be restored.

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A power outage can be caused by a myriad of things but it is important to be as prepared as you possibly can, especially during severe weather. Extended power outages can impact everyone from a home to an entire community. It can cause issues with communication, prevent the use of medical devices, impact access to water and cause food to spoil while grocery stores may be closed.

Dominion Energy says residents should not connect any portable generators to a home's electrical system. Under no circumstances should you ever bring a generator into your home. Odorless and colorless carbon monoxide gas from generators can build up, resulting in injuries or even death.

RELATED: What you should do if you are caught in a storm outdoors

Damages:

A tree fell on an apartment building on Queen Street in Northeast, crushing several nearby cars. 

Fortunately, DC Fire and EMS say nobody was hurt. They are still working to evaluate the building. 

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Powerful winds also took out a tree in North Bethesda, where WUSA9 crews were already driving. 

There were no reported injuries from this.

A tree also fell on Porter Street near Beach Drive NW.

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Firefighters in DC are also working to respond to several reports of boats in distress.

Boats were reported to be adrift in the Georgetown waterfront area. 

Fireboats are also assisting a boat that's taken on water off of Haines Point. 

A big tree fell down at the intersection of 34th and Newark. 

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Several businesses on Wisconsin Avenue, NW in Tenleytown have temporarily shut down after losing power.

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Northern George Washington Memorial Parkway closed after numerous trees fell across the travel lanes. Crews are working to remove trees from the roadway.

The closure will remain in place on Sunday until an assessment has been completed and all hazardous trees removed. 

There are numerous other trees downed in areas of the George Washington Memorial Parkway and the Clara Barton Parkway.

The National Park Service is continuing to assess the damage and clear trees.  

Anyone who encounters any downed trees on the George Washington Memorial Parkway is asked to call US Park Police at 202-610-7500.

Traffic Alerts:

In Virginia, I-66 is at a standstill after a huge tree fell onto the interstate. 

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Some drivers are out of their cars attempting to clear the debris. 

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