The Baltimore region ratcheted crews to help in the relief efforts in Texas and Louisiana after Hurricane Ike destroyed portions of the Gulf Coast.

A 70-person team from Baltimore Gas and Electric Inc. service center in Ellicott City was expected to arrive Sunday in Longview, Texas, before receiving instructions on where they’ll work on restoring power with crews from the Gulf Coast Utility Entergy Corp., said Linda Foy, spokeswoman for BGE, on Sunday.