Crews Preparing for Another Round of Severe Weather Tuesday Afternoon
Customers urged to prepare for possible outages from damaging winds
PITTSBURGH — Duquesne Light Company (DLC) is preparing for potentially severe weather expected to impact the region Tuesday afternoon, July 21. The National Weather Service is forecasting an enhanced risk of severe weather with potential of hail, isolated tornadoes and strong wind gusts potentially reaching up to 70 mph.
Powerful winds can result in downed trees and wires, potentially causing power outages. DLC has increased staffing to safely respond to any service disruptions as quickly as possible. Because of potentially hazardous conditions, some response times may be delayed during the weather event.
Important Reminders
The company is encouraging the public to take steps to prepare, including:
- Ensure that cell phones and other necessary electronics are fully charged.
- With higher temperatures, drink plenty of water and have ice handy to use for cooling packs.
- Keep supplies in an emergency preparedness kit, including water bottles, nonperishable food, first-aid supplies, flashlights and a battery-powered radio.
- Sign up for outage notifications through your DLC account to stay informed.
In the event of an outage:
- Call 9-1-1 for any emergency medical issues.
- Report it on DLC’s free mobile app or on DuquesneLight.com. Those without internet access can call 888-393-7100.
- Avoid any downed power lines, give ample space to lineworkers and stay away from objects or puddles that are in contact with downed power lines.
- Report downed wires or other hazardous situations to DLC’s emergency number at 888-393-7000.
- Use flashlights or battery-operated lanterns for emergency lighting. Avoid using candles or other potential fire hazards.
- Avoid opening refrigerator and freezer doors. Food will stay frozen in a fully loaded freezer for 36-48 hours if the door remains closed.
- Seek a location with air conditioning when possible.
Learn more about safety tips and how DLC responds to weather-related outages.
