Where to Find Dry Ice

Here are a list of three area dry ice stores and tips for using the product.

When residents were out of power for several days during Hurricane Irene, many turned to dry ice to help keep their refrigerators cold. Baltimore Gas and Electric says some residents can expect to be out of power for as long as a week following Friday night's storms. So many in the Baltimore area will need to stock up. Baltimore Gas and Electric stopped providing dry ice to residents in 2003. Here's contact info for a few area stores that offer dry ice, according to a list provided by Baltimore County shortly after Hurricane Irene. Some hardware stores may also offer dry ice. Be sure to call ahead. AAA Ice's website offers some tips on how to handle and use dry ice. Always use gloves and keep in mind its shelf life—only 24 to 36 hours. Be …

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Where To Buy Dry Ice

Baltimore County offers a list of potential retailers for residents still without power.

With the likelihood that some Baltimore County residents might be without power until Friday, government officials have compiled a list of places to purchase ice and dry ice. BGE will not distribute ice as it did in 2003 after Tropical Storm Isabel hit the area. "Following [Tropical Storm] Isabel in 2003, we discontinued distributing dry ice which was a very labor and time intensive process," Linda Foy, a BGE spokeswoman, wrote in an email response to questions. "The resources previously used for dry ice packaging and distribution are best used for actual storm restoration work." Our friends over at Bel Air Patch also have a list with some additional retailers.