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Severe weather led to record number of Pa. power outages in 2021 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Hundreds of West Penn Power customers without service in Lower Burrell, power restored just before 8 | TribLIVE.com
Thunderstorms and heavy winds knocked down trees and power lines in Lower Burrell on Thursday evening, according to West Penn Power officials. Spokesman Eyad Gheith said the city was the hardest hit area in the Alle-Kiski Valley, with between 500 to 1,500 customers affected. He said outages in Westmoreland County
Storm moves through southwestern PA area; leaving damage, power outages
In just Pittsburgh's Brighton Heights neighborhood alone, a home was struck by lightning while a car was crushed by a large tree branch.
West Penn Power spending $47 million this year to trim trees to reduce power outages | TribLIVE.com
West Penn Power Co. plans to spend about $47 million to trim trees that could impact power lines and other measures to control vegetation in Allegheny, Armstrong, Fayette, Westmoreland and 14 other counties in the state. “We trim and remove trees to help minimize power outages, particularly during severe weather,”
Power outage affecting residents on Pittsburgh’s North Side
Residents say power went out during storms on Tuesday night
Power outages, flooding hit Southwestern Pa. as storm brings freezing rain, snow | TribLIVE.com
About 2,600 First Energy customers in Allegheny County and 17,400 in Washington County were without power at noon Friday after a winter storm moving through Southwestern Pennsylvania transitioned from freezing rain and sleet to snow. An additional 6,000 Duquesne Light customers also were in the dark, the utility reported just
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Westmoreland City, Pennsylvania
| City | Westmoreland City |
| County | Westmoreland |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 15692 |