PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) – The Pittsburgh area is under a High Wind Watch that began at 7 a.m. Sunday morning and lasts until 7 a.m. Monday morning, causing power outages across the area.
West Penn Power reported over 23,000 customers were without power Sunday afternoon, and Duquesne Light Company reported over 19,000 customers were without power.
DLC is activating its storm response plan by increasing lineworkers, tree clearance personnel, and 24-hour operations and call center staff to help with restoration efforts. At this time, approximately 19,000 customers are without power.
— Duquesne Light (@DuquesneLight)
February 24, 2019 Duquesene Light customers should report outages ASAP at 412-393-7000 or on their website.
DLC increased staffing in anticipation of today’s high winds, which can down trees, power lines & electrical equipment. Assume any downed wire is live & dangerous. Report a dangerous situation or power outage ASAP: 412-393-7000 or https://t.co/llEcw0S12u.
— Duquesne Light (@DuquesneLight)
February 24, 2019 West Penn Power customers can report outages by calling 888-544-4877, texting 'OUT' to 544487, or reporting it on their website.
------ High winds are expected today. If you lose power, please let us know:-- 888-544-4877-- https://t.co/6QZ86YR2NL
-- Text OUT to 544487⚠ High winds can down trees, power lines & electrical equipment. Assume ANY downed wire is live & dangerous! Report ASAP: 888-544-4877
pic.twitter.com/mBv1iUBs7L— West Penn Power (@W_Penn_Power)
February 24, 2019 ⚠ Sustained high winds & wind gusts can down trees and power lines. STAY CLEAR of all downed lines! Always assume they are live + dangerous. Extra caution should be used in areas where downed lines are tangled in trees or debris.Report downed lines ASAP ➡ 888-544-4877 or 911 pic.twitter.com/P3XJlOcbpr
— West Penn Power (@W_Penn_Power)
February 23, 2019 Both companies are working to repair services as soon as possible.
Please use caution: traveling will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
You can report wind damage by calling 412-262-1988, at the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH.
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