Residents across the Washington metropolitan area are expressing mounting frustration as cleanup efforts following a powerful storm system continue at a slow pace, leaving many neighbourhoods without power, clear roads or basic services days after the event.

Heavy winds and intense rainfall brought down trees, damaged homes and disrupted transport across parts of Washington, Maryland and northern Virginia, creating widespread disruption.

Many households remain without electricity as utility crews work through a large backlog of repairs.

Fallen trees and debris have blocked residential streets and damaged vehicles, while some residents say they have received little information about when services will be restored.

Local authorities have acknowledged the scale of the damage, citing the storm’s intensity and the number of affected areas as factors slowing the response.

Emergency services and municipal crews have prioritised critical infrastructure and major transport routes, but residents in smaller streets and suburban communities report feeling overlooked.

Some have organised informal cleanup efforts, pooling tools and manpower to remove debris while awaiting official assistance.

Local governments have urged patience, saying crews are working around the clock and that full restoration will take time.

Officials have also warned that further delays are possible if additional adverse weather hampers repair work.

As cleanup continues, pressure is growing on utilities and local administrations to accelerate the response and improve communication with affected communities still coping with the storm’s aftermath.