Severe storms that swept through the Pittsburgh area on Sunday have caused widespread power outages, affecting thousands and prompting school delays and closures. According to a report by WTAE, as of today, areas such as the Albert Gallatin School District experienced a two-hour delay due to power outages, downed trees, and power lines. At the same time, Fayette County Headstart was forced to close for the day.
Continuing updates indicate that efforts to restore power progressively are underway. WPXI reported that as of 6:30 a.m. today, Duquesne Light reported 1,443 customers still in the dark, with Beaver County down to only seven outages. Power companies worked throughout the night to significantly reduce the number of outages; for example, West Penn Power's outages in Allegheny County dropped from 1,250 to 79 between 6:30 p.m. last night and this morning.
The impact of the outages extends beyond the delays in educational institutions. Numerous households across several counties are affected, with updates from WPXI detailing the status of power outages in areas such as Fayette County, which has 6,058, and Westmoreland County, which has 3,717. Importantly, Duquesne Light Company has expressed in a statement that "all customers are expected to have power restored by 6 p.m. on Monday" and that they have achieved 8,000 restorations since the storm began.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed about power restoration efforts and to ensure safety during this period. Those looking for the most current information can visit the provided links to utility outage maps. They should also know their local school district’s status concerning delays or closures due to power-related concerns.
