Power Outage Chaos Hits Pittsburgh: Duquesne Light Struggles To Keep Up Amid Storms
A monster storm hit Pittsburgh, and it wasn’t just the rain that had people drenched in frustration. Duquesne Light is scrambling to get power back on for over 200,000 customers across Allegheny and Beaver counties. Yep, you read that right — 200,000.
As severe weather wrecks the area, more than 175,000 homes in Allegheny County alone are powerless, with no clear timeline for when it’ll be restored. Just imagine trying to get your phone charged while your Netflix binge is stuck on pause. Yikes.
While Duquesne Light’s crews are out there working their tails off, the outages are still widespread. And customers? They’re not holding back. “This is ridiculous,” said one frustrated resident. “My whole street is dark, and we don’t even know when it’ll be fixed.” No kidding.
But hey, Duquesne Light’s outage map is your friend — and your best chance at knowing whether you’re in the dark or not. You can even report your own outages if you’re feeling extra proactive. Because, let’s face it, if you’re stuck in the dark, you might as well take control of something, right?
The good news? Crews are on the ground working 24/7 to get those lights flickering back on. But with winds still howling and rain pouring down, it’s a tough fight.
We’ve seen worse — but Pittsburgh isn’t out of the woods just yet. Hang in there, folks. You’ll be binge-watching again soon.
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