The impacts of Tuesday's storms are still being felt across Western Pennsylvania, as thousands remain without power. That power, according to Duquesne Light officials, could take several days to be restored as officials work to clear debris and downed lines. Multiple officials have called the event "unprecedented" as more than 400 crews have arrived to help with efforts. LATEST UPDATES: DLC: Power to be restored by Monday for multiple municipalities 29,000+ Duquesne Light customers without powerGiant Eagle, Kuhn's offering discount on SundayEat'n Park offering coffee to utility workers Extra crews arrive to aid Duquesne Light in restorationEmergency declaration made in Allegheny CountyMay 4, 20255:30 p.m. PennDOT announced that portions of the following state roads are CLOSED due to downed trees and wires: Washington County· Route 1015 (Church Hill Road) in Peters Townshipo From: Sugar Camp Roado To: Irish Town Road ExtensionWestmoreland County· Route 1042 (Mamont Drive) in Washington Townshipo From: Route 66 (Freeport Road)o To: Route 66 (Freeport Road)An official time on when they will be reopened as not been announced. To stay up-to-date, view the road conditions website at www.511PA.com. 4:30 p.m. Duquesne Light posted an update on their outage map Sunday morning, saying officials anticipate power to be restored by Monday, May 5, at 12:30 p.m. for certain municipalities. The update said the restoration encompasses all municipalities in Beaver County along with many in southeastern Allegheny County including, but not limited to: Baldwin Borough, Clairton City, Duquesne City, Homestead Borough, Jefferson Hills Borough, McKeesport City, Munhall Township, North Versailles Township, Pleasant Hills Borough, West Homestead Borough and West Mifflin Borough.Officials said that many hazards in western Pennsylvania remain, such as downed trees and wires. Residents should remain cautious and refrain from attempting to move them independently. Roughly 29,000 people remain without power as of 4:30 p.m. Mayor Ed Gainey released a statement regarding restoration efforts, saying 600 electrical workers have been on the ground helping with power restoration. The statement said full restoration is still expected by 11 p.m. Tuesday. May 3, 2025Power crews continue working to restore service to thousands of people in Western Pennsylvania.As of Saturday afternoon, Duquesne Light was reporting more than 52,000 customers remained without power, down from a peak of about 325,000 earlier in the week.These updated numbers come as the Pittsburgh region saw more rain and some scattered storms Friday night, which Duquesne Light said caused about 18,000 more outages because of falling trees and car crashes."After evaluating most of the damage, DLC has determined that the estimated time of restoration for all customers is Tuesday, May 6, at 11 p.m., with most customers expected to be restored sooner," the utility said in a statement Saturday afternoon.To check the status of restoration from Duquesne Light and to report an outage, visit: Outage MapTo check the status of restoration from West Penn Power and to report an outage, visit: FirstEnergy Storm Center PAPennDOT says the following state roads in District 12 are still CLOSED because of trees and wires down.Washington County: Route 1015 (Church Hill Road) in Peters Township, from Sugar Camp Road to Irish Town Road Extension Washington County: Route 3011 (Mounts Road/McKee Road), from Boone Road in Canton Township to Gorby Road in Buffalo Township Westmoreland County: Route 1042 (Mamont Drive) in Washington Township, from Route 66 (Freeport Road) to Route 66 (Freeport Road)May 2, 2025Thousands remain without power across the region as Allegheny County continues to clear roads and open up streets. Duquesne Light last reported over 70,000 customers without power, including more than 48,000 in the city of Pittsburgh.“We are monitoring forecast for rain over the weekend, which may slow some of the progress down,” Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey said during a press conference, though he does not expect additional damage with weekend weather on the way.“I assure you we are working as long and as hard as we can to restore power,” Gainey said. A Duquesne Light representative also spoke during Friday’s press conference. The company discussed public safety, a base camp from outside the area, and restoration. Officials believe everyone will get their power restoration by Tuesday. That mark would match the seven days Duquesne Light originally targeted. PennDOT provided an updated list of state roadways closed in Allegheny County: Route 130 (Beulah Road) between Long Road in Penn Hills and Forest Drive in Churchill Route 130 (Allegheny River Boulevard) between Nadine Road in Penn Hills and Washington Boulevard (Route 8) in the City of Pittsburgh Route 1036 (Indianola Road) between Dorseyville Road and Route 910 in Indiana TownshipRoute 2082 (Hulton Road) between Allegheny Avenue and 5th Street in OakmontRoute 2082 (Coxcomb Hill Road) between Ridgemead Fields Drive and Repp Road in PlumRoute 3003 (Washington Pike) between Boyce Road and Alpine Road in South Fayette TownshipRoute 3048 (Noblestown Road) between Sunnyside Avenue and Walkers Mill Road in Collier TownshipRoute 4022 (Arndt Road) between Reis Run Road and Mt. Nebo Road in Hampton TownshipRoute 4034 (Audubon Road) between Little Sewickley Creek Road and McGee Road in SewickleyRoute 4036 (Ambridge Avenue) between Willow Street and Frank Street in Leet TownshipRoute 4039 (Henry Street) between Fern Hollow Road and Little Sewickley Creek Road in SewickleyRoute 4067 (Wildwood Sample Road) between Sample Road and Wildwood Road in Hampton TownshipMAY 1, 2025 Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, representatives from the City’s Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Works (DPW), and Duquesne Light spoke in Allegheny County to provide an update on the current restoration efforts throughout western Pennsylvania following Tuesday's severe storms. Matt Neistein, director of communications and brand for Duquesne Light, said more than 200,000 customers have had their power restored since Tuesday.“Our prioritization is clearing safety hazards first, like downed trees, downed poles, downed wires. Restoring service to safety critical infrastructure; hospitals, police stations, utilities,” Neistein said. “Then we move onto major circuits and then onto smaller clusters and individual customers who may be out.”VIDEO ABOVE: DLC'S MATT NEISTEIN ON RESPONSE EFFORTSAs crews continue to work, he said customers will see numbers fluctuate as more storms may be possible in the area Thursday. "Current work may have to pause when and/or if severe weather moves through the area today," Neistein said. "We will then evaluate and provide updates on our restoration timeline. Neistein said the estimated time for power to be fully restored remains five to seven days from the time the storms hit unless further storms cause an increase in unprecedented damage. “It does not mean that all customers will be waiting that long. Customers are being brought back online as we speak,” Neistein added. Mayor Ed Gainey also said additional emergency responders have been deployed to aid those in need of oxygen as power restoration efforts continue. "People that are on oxygen who need a steady supply, those without food, there is a lot that we are all frustrated about," Gainey said. "This was an unprecedented storm but, we are working to get things back together." Despite significant progress, there are still downed lines, fallen trees, and residents who are patiently waiting for power in many Pittsburgh neighborhoods. “We know they’re overwhelmed and as soon as they can get here and start working that would be great,” said Christina Ehrlichman of Wilkins Township. As Duquesne Light shifts focus from transmission to distribution lines which run through residential areas, officials are urging people to stay far away from downed lines of any kind. Pittsburgh Public Safety offered a reassuring message during what’s been a scary few days for lots of people throughout the region. “If you need support, you need medical services, please call 911. We will get to you, even if you cannot get out of your roadway, police, fire, and EMS will always find a way and we will always get to you,” said Lee Schmidt, the Director of Public Safety for the City of Pittsburgh. VIDEO BELOW: Road closed in hard-hit Monroeville area with trees and power lines downPittsburgh has expanded its hours for many Active Living locations. Unless otherwise noted, the locations below will be open until 10 p.m. for people to charge or cool down. Brighton Heights HAL Senior Center: 1555 Broadway Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216 Greenfield HAL Senior Center: 745 Greenfield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Hazelwood HAL Senior Center: 5344 Second Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15207 Homewood HAL Senior Center: 7321 Frankstown Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Lawrenceville HAL Senior Center: 4600 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Sheraden HAL Senior Center: 720 Sherwood Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15204 South Side HAL Senior Center: 12th & Bingham Sts., Pittsburgh, PA 15203 West End HAL Senior Center: 80 Wabash St., Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Brookline Rec Center (9 a.m. - 8 p.m.) : 1400 Oakridge Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15226 Ammon Rec Center (9 a.m. - 9 p.m.) : 2217 Bedford Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Jefferson Rec Center (9 a.m. - 8 p.m.) : 605 Redknap St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Magee Rec Center (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) : 745 Greenfield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217 West Penn Rec Center (9 a.m. - 8 p.m.) : 450 30th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Warrington Rec Center (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.) : 329 E. Warrington Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15210 Paulson Rec Center (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) : 1201 Paulson Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Ormsby Rec Center (12 p.m. - 8 p.m.) : 79 South 22nd Street., Pittsburgh, PA 15203 2:45 p.m.Wilkinsburg is added to the list of communities to make an emergency declaration.1 p.m. Duquesne Light said as of Thursday afternoon, 60% of power has been restored to impacted customers. Although that is the case, officials said the possibility of severe storms throughout the area could result in delayed restoration and more outages. The National Weather Service is anticipating wind gusts nearing 60 miles per hour, with heavy rain, and the possibility of hail and isolated tornadoes. 12 p.m.Many Giant Eagle and Market District grocery stores in Western Pennsylvania will offer a discount to shoppers following Tuesday's storm.Strong winds and heavy rains took out power for thousands across the area. According to Duquesne Light, it could be a week before some get power turned on.Giant Eagle announced they will be offering a 15% discount on all purchases made in its Pittsburgh-area supermarkets on Sunday, May 4. All Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland, Greene and Indiana County Giant Eagle and Market District locations will be participating, according to the release.MORE ON THE DISCOUNT8 a.m.Impact weather is expected to continue on Thursday, which could affected power crews working across the region. Scattered showers are expected to develop mid to late afternoon with additional scattered thunderstorms.This storm's strongest threat is gusty winds.While that restoration continues, dozens of schools remain closed due to power or storm damage. You can check your full list of closures by clicking here. On Tuesday, more than 200,000 Duquesne Light customers without power, that number has dropped to 130,000.Pittsburgh's Action News 4 is committed to following the storm and the latest updates. VIDEO BELOW: Gov. Shapiro tours storm damaged areasAPRIL 30, 202510 p.m. Duquesne Light said mutual assistance has arrived to help restore power in western Pennsylvania. In a post Wednesday night, the power company said about 30 trucks from Philadelphia and the state of Indiana pulled into its Woods Run campus. Officials said they are looking forward to continued restoration efforts Thursday. 7:30 p.m.The Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania has deployed Emergency Disaster Services teams in Munhall, Braddock, and East Pittsburgh to help distribute meals and equipment to those left without power. Officials said anyone in need of assistance can reach out by contacting their Salvation Army Corps or Service Center, or by calling our national helpline at 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769).The Salvation Army said teams respond to disasters of all sizes, with coverage in every U.S. zip code. 5 p.m. Gov. Josh Shapiro was in Allegheny County providing an update on storm response, along with Sara Innamorato and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. During the news conference, Innamorato announced an emergency declaration was made for the county. "This (disaster emergency) will allow for greater coordination in the city of Pittsburgh and other municipalities that have already declared an emergency earlier today," Innamorato said. "This disaster emergency will allow the county to bypass normal procedures and immediately deploy all available resources for emergency response and recovery." Gov. Shapiro thanked the team at Allegheny County Emergency Services, and stressed the importance of those workers."Those people that are answering 911 calls, they are first responders. They are the first, first responders," Shapiro said. "I would note the call volume last night was extraordinary, almost unprecedented." Shapiro addressed the power outages as they continue in the thousands: "Job number one right now is safety." SHAPIRO AND DAVIS PRESS CONFERENCE BELOW: 2:30 p.m.The man who died after being electrocuted by live wires in Pittsburgh has been identified as 59-year-old David Lepinsky. Lepinsky is one of two men killed in Allegheny County following Tuesday's storms. 1:20 p.m.Tuesday marked one of the highest call volume days for 911 in Allegheny County. Officials said there were 5,600 calls from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to 911.That number is five times greater than the normal hour and two times greater than a normal day. 1 p.m. Allegheny County officials gave an update on storm damage and power restorations.County Executive Sara Innamorato, County Manager John Fournier, ACES Chief Matthew Brown, and Director of Public Works Stephen Shanley spoke about the efforts. Innamorato confirmed two people in the county were killed, including Raymond Gordon, who was hit by a tree while heading into his home in Ross Township. John Hilderbrand II, Vice President of Operations at Duquesne Light, spoke once again following his update in Pittsburgh. Hilderbrand continues to urge people to stay away from downed lines."I expect that it won't be fully assessed until tomorrow," Hilderbrand said about the outages across Western Pennsylvania. With additional weather expected on Thursday, Hilderbrand said his restoration estimate of five to seven days may be extended. 'A Tragic Accident' 3rd Person Confirmed Dead after StormPittsburgh's Action News 4 has learned a third person has died following the strong storms that blew through Western Pennsylvania Tuesday. According to authorities, Raymond Gordon, 67, was working outside and walking back into his house when he was hit by a tree.The Ross Township Police Department said the tree toppled because of the storm that brought intense winds and heavy rain.Gordon was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say there is no evidence to support that Gordon's death is anything other than a tragic accident. 11:55 a.m. Here is PennDOT's updated list of road closures and restrictions for state roads in Allegheny County:Route 910 between Dickey Road and Meridian Road in Richland TownshipSaxonburg Boulevard restricted between Alpine Village Drive and Campbell Road in Indiana TownshipAllegheny River Boulevard between Center Avenue and Plum Street in Oakmont and VeronaAllegheny River Boulevard between Sandy Creek Road and James Street in Penn Hills and VeronaHunter Road between Colorado Street and Plum Street in Penn HillsHulton Road between Allegheny Avenue and 5th Street in OakmontBoyds Run Road between Hilltop Road and Thoms Run Road in Collier TownshipNoblestown Road between Sunnyside Avenue and Walkers Mill Road in Collier TownshipDorrington Road between Hilltop Road and Noblestown Road in Collier TownshipSample Road between Bryant Road and Hemlock Drive in Hampton TownshipWildwood Sample Road between Sample Road and Wildwood Road in Hampton TownshipWildwood Road between Hardt Road and Wildwood Sample Road in Hampton TownshipHighland Park Bridge sidewalk between Route 8 (Washington Boulevard) and Route 28 11 a.m.Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is asking everyone in the city who can stay home, to do so as cleanup around the city continues. Gainey noted an additional 400 crews are being called in to aid Duquesne Light in restoring power. There are currently 70 resources that have already been onboarded to help with restoration.Duquesne Light called the magnitude of storm damage 'unprecedented.' The company does not have a full assessment at this time, and may not have one until Thursday morning. Estimated times of restoration will come down at the county-level and move down to individual areas as it becomes available. John Hilderbrand II, Vice President of Operations at Duquesne Light, said they are expecting five to seven days of restoration. "I've been in the utility business for 40 years. This is, one of the top three events in my 40 year history."According to Public Works, there are 180 downed trees across Pittsburgh. Officials are reminding residents to not drive around barricades. Pittsburgh's Action News 4 has learned the passenger of a car died during Tuesday's storms after a tree toppled onto it in Greene County.Pennsylvania State Police say the driver was heading west on Jefferson Road, around 150 feet from the intersection of Valley Farm Drive when the tree fell.According to troopers, the tree fell across the road from the northern embankment, hitting the top of the car. Andrew Celaschi, 25, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was not injured. Click here for more information.9 a.m. update: Todd Meyers from West Penn Power says 155,000 of their customers are still without power. "This is going to be marathon, not a sprint. There is a lot of damage and it will take a lot of time to fix," Meyers told Pittsburgh's Action News 4. He did not offer a timeline on that power recovery. 8 a.m. updatePittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey will be joined by the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Public Works and Duquesne Light to give an update on the response to Tuesday's storm. Officials are expected to give an update on recovery efforts as well as provide safety information and available resources for affected residents.Pittsburgh's Action News 4 will bring you the press conference live in the video player above when it becomes available at 10:15 a.m. At one point, over 500,000 people were left without power after the powerful storms swept through various parts of western Pennsylvania.As of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Duquesne Light reported over 240,000 customers remained without power. On its website, the company said, "crews are working to safely assess damage due to severe weather that has moved through the area on April 29th. Once that is complete, more information will become available, including estimated times of restoration."To check the status of restoration from Duquesne Light and to report an outage, visit: Outage MapTo check the status of restoration from West Penn Power and to report an outage, visit: FirstEnergy Storm Center PAMultiple Allegheny County parks are closed or impacted as the cleanup continues. The county is asking those who use the parks to be cautious of any downed tree lines or powerlines.If you see a downed power line, report it to 911. For all non-emergency issues including downed trees, call the Allegheny County Call Center at 412-350-INFO.ALLEGHENY COUNTY PARK IMPACTS: North Park: Facilities, shelters are without power, park remains open. Hartwood Acres: Closed due to down trees blocking roads and power loss. Harrison Hills: Closed due to down trees blocking roads. Follow the latest in road closures by clicking here. MAN ELECTROCUTED BY LIVE WIRESPittsburgh Public Safety reported Tuesday evening a man was killed after being electrocuted by live wires in the city's South Side Slopes neighborhood.Crews were called to the 1000 block of St. Martin Street after the storm blew through the area. The man, whose identity has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene. DAMAGE ACROSS THE AREA“I just saw this roof just flying, I thought it was actually the front of the building," said Perry Sigesmund. Sigesmund and his wife Lora Sigesmund, the owners of PerLora, were inside the furniture store when the roof of the new part of their building was ripped off and blown into the middle of East Carson Street in Pittsburgh's South Side.The couple said they let all of their employees go home before the bad weather rolled in, but they decided to ride out the storm.“I was astounded to see what was going on. There were cars, and I am so thankful and surprised that nobody got hurt. It is a miracle that nobody got hurt with all of this flying debris," Lora Sigesmund told Pittsburgh's Action News 4.The Sigesmunds said there wasn't any damage on the inside of the store and they planned to reopen on Wednesday.“No one got hurt, our employees left early. Thank God I told them to get out of here," Mr. Sigesmund said. "And everybody’s safe. I mean, that’s the ticket.”FULL STORY HERE. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.
PITTSBURGH —
The impacts of Tuesday's storms are still being felt across Western Pennsylvania, as thousands remain without power. That power, according to Duquesne Light officials, could take several days to be restored as officials work to clear debris and downed lines.
Multiple officials have called the event "unprecedented" as more than 400 crews have arrived to help with efforts.
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DLC: Power to be restored by Monday for multiple municipalities
PennDOT announced that portions of the following state roads are CLOSED due to downed trees and wires:
Washington County
· Route 1015 (Church Hill Road) in Peters Township
o From: Sugar Camp Road
o To: Irish Town Road Extension
Westmoreland County
· Route 1042 (Mamont Drive) in Washington Township
o From: Route 66 (Freeport Road)
o To: Route 66 (Freeport Road)
An official time on when they will be reopened as not been announced.
To stay up-to-date, view the road conditions website at www.511PA.com.
4:30 p.m.
Duquesne Light posted an update on their outage map Sunday morning, saying officials anticipate power to be restored by Monday, May 5, at 12:30 p.m. for certain municipalities.
The update said the restoration encompasses all municipalities in Beaver County along with many in southeastern Allegheny County including, but not limited to: Baldwin Borough, Clairton City, Duquesne City, Homestead Borough, Jefferson Hills Borough, McKeesport City, Munhall Township, North Versailles Township, Pleasant Hills Borough, West Homestead Borough and West Mifflin Borough.
Officials said that many hazards in western Pennsylvania remain, such as downed trees and wires. Residents should remain cautious and refrain from attempting to move them independently.
Roughly 29,000 people remain without power as of 4:30 p.m.
Mayor Ed Gainey released a statement regarding restoration efforts, saying 600 electrical workers have been on the ground helping with power restoration. The statement said full restoration is still expected by 11 p.m. Tuesday.
May 3, 2025
Power crews continue working to restore service to thousands of people in Western Pennsylvania.
As of Saturday afternoon, Duquesne Light was reporting more than 52,000 customers remained without power, down from a peak of about 325,000 earlier in the week.
These updated numbers come as the Pittsburgh region saw more rain and some scattered storms Friday night, which Duquesne Light said caused about 18,000 more outages because of falling trees and car crashes.
"After evaluating most of the damage, DLC has determined that the estimated time of restoration for all customers is Tuesday, May 6, at 11 p.m., with most customers expected to be restored sooner," the utility said in a statement Saturday afternoon.
To check the status of restoration from Duquesne Light and to report an outage, visit: Outage Map
To check the status of restoration from West Penn Power and to report an outage, visit: FirstEnergy Storm Center PA
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PennDOT says the following state roads in District 12 are still CLOSED because of trees and wires down.
Washington County: Route 1015 (Church Hill Road) in Peters Township, from Sugar Camp Road to Irish Town Road Extension
Washington County: Route 3011 (Mounts Road/McKee Road), from Boone Road in Canton Township to Gorby Road in Buffalo Township
Westmoreland County: Route 1042 (Mamont Drive) in Washington Township, from Route 66 (Freeport Road) to Route 66 (Freeport Road)
May 2, 2025
Thousands remain without power across the region as Allegheny County continues to clear roads and open up streets. Duquesne Light last reported over 70,000 customers without power, including more than 48,000 in the city of Pittsburgh.
“We are monitoring forecast for rain over the weekend, which may slow some of the progress down,” Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey said during a press conference, though he does not expect additional damage with weekend weather on the way.
“I assure you we are working as long and as hard as we can to restore power,” Gainey said.
A Duquesne Light representative also spoke during Friday’s press conference. The company discussed public safety, a base camp from outside the area, and restoration.
Officials believe everyone will get their power restoration by Tuesday. That mark would match the seven days Duquesne Light originally targeted.
PennDOT provided an updated list of state roadways closed in Allegheny County:
Route 130 (Beulah Road) between Long Road in Penn Hills and Forest Drive in Churchill
Route 130 (Allegheny River Boulevard) between Nadine Road in Penn Hills and Washington Boulevard (Route 8) in the City of Pittsburgh
Route 1036 (Indianola Road) between Dorseyville Road and Route 910 in Indiana Township
Route 2082 (Hulton Road) between Allegheny Avenue and 5th Street in Oakmont
Route 2082 (Coxcomb Hill Road) between Ridgemead Fields Drive and Repp Road in Plum
Route 3003 (Washington Pike) between Boyce Road and Alpine Road in South Fayette Township
Route 3048 (Noblestown Road) between Sunnyside Avenue and Walkers Mill Road in Collier Township
Route 4022 (Arndt Road) between Reis Run Road and Mt. Nebo Road in Hampton Township
Route 4034 (Audubon Road) between Little Sewickley Creek Road and McGee Road in Sewickley
Route 4036 (Ambridge Avenue) between Willow Street and Frank Street in Leet Township
Route 4039 (Henry Street) between Fern Hollow Road and Little Sewickley Creek Road in Sewickley
Route 4067 (Wildwood Sample Road) between Sample Road and Wildwood Road in Hampton Township
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MAY 1, 2025
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, representatives from theCity’s Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Works (DPW), and Duquesne Light spoke in Allegheny County to provide an update on the current restoration efforts throughout western Pennsylvania following Tuesday's severe storms.
Matt Neistein, director of communications and brand for Duquesne Light, said more than 200,000 customers have had their power restored since Tuesday.
“Our prioritization is clearing safety hazards first, like downed trees, downed poles, downed wires. Restoring service to safety critical infrastructure; hospitals, police stations, utilities,” Neistein said. “Then we move onto major circuits and then onto smaller clusters and individual customers who may be out.”
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VIDEO ABOVE: DLC'S MATT NEISTEIN ON RESPONSE EFFORTS
As crews continue to work, he said customers will see numbers fluctuate as more storms may be possible in the area Thursday.
"Current work may have to pause when and/or if severe weather moves through the area today," Neistein said. "We will then evaluate and provide updates on our restoration timeline.
Neistein said the estimated time for power to be fully restored remains five to seven days from the time the storms hit unless further storms cause an increase in unprecedented damage.
“It does not mean that all customers will be waiting that long. Customers are being brought back online as we speak,” Neistein added.
Mayor Ed Gainey also said additional emergency responders have been deployed to aid those in need of oxygen as power restoration efforts continue.
"People that are on oxygen who need a steady supply, those without food, there is a lot that we are all frustrated about," Gainey said. "This was an unprecedented storm but, we are working to get things back together."
Despite significant progress, there are still downed lines, fallen trees, and residents who are patiently waiting for power in many Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
“We know they’re overwhelmed and as soon as they can get here and start working that would be great,” said Christina Ehrlichman of Wilkins Township.
As Duquesne Light shifts focus from transmission to distribution lines which run through residential areas, officials are urging people to stay far away from downed lines of any kind.
Pittsburgh Public Safety offered a reassuring message during what’s been a scary few days for lots of people throughout the region.
“If you need support, you need medical services, please call 911. We will get to you, even if you cannot get out of your roadway, police, fire, and EMS will always find a way and we will always get to you,” said Lee Schmidt, the Director of Public Safety for the City of Pittsburgh.
VIDEO BELOW: Road closed in hard-hit Monroeville area with trees and power lines down
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Pittsburgh has expanded its hours for many Active Living locations. Unless otherwise noted, the locations below will be open until 10 p.m. for people to charge or cool down.
Brighton Heights HAL Senior Center: 1555 Broadway Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Greenfield HAL Senior Center: 745 Greenfield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Hazelwood HAL Senior Center: 5344 Second Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15207
Homewood HAL Senior Center: 7321 Frankstown Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Lawrenceville HAL Senior Center: 4600 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Sheraden HAL Senior Center: 720 Sherwood Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15204
South Side HAL Senior Center: 12th & Bingham Sts., Pittsburgh, PA 15203
West End HAL Senior Center: 80 Wabash St., Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Brookline Rec Center (9 a.m. - 8 p.m.) : 1400 Oakridge Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15226
Ammon Rec Center (9 a.m. - 9 p.m.) : 2217 Bedford Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Jefferson Rec Center (9 a.m. - 8 p.m.) : 605 Redknap St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Magee Rec Center (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) : 745 Greenfield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217
West Penn Rec Center (9 a.m. - 8 p.m.) : 450 30th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Warrington Rec Center (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.) : 329 E. Warrington Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15210
Paulson Rec Center (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) : 1201 Paulson Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Ormsby Rec Center (12 p.m. - 8 p.m.) : 79 South 22nd Street., Pittsburgh, PA 15203
2:45 p.m.
Wilkinsburg is added to the list of communities to make an emergency declaration.
1 p.m.
Duquesne Light said as of Thursday afternoon, 60% of power has been restored to impacted customers.
Although that is the case, officials said the possibility of severe storms throughout the area could result in delayed restoration and more outages.
The National Weather Service is anticipating wind gusts nearing 60 miles per hour, with heavy rain, and the possibility of hail and isolated tornadoes.
12 p.m.
Many Giant Eagle and Market District grocery stores in Western Pennsylvania will offer a discount to shoppers following Tuesday's storm.
Strong winds and heavy rains took out power for thousands across the area. According to Duquesne Light, it could be a week before some get power turned on.
Giant Eagle announced they will be offering a 15% discount on all purchases made in its Pittsburgh-area supermarkets on Sunday, May 4.
All Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland, Greene and Indiana County Giant Eagle and Market District locations will be participating, according to the release.
Impact weather is expected to continue on Thursday, which could affected power crews working across the region. Scattered showers are expected to develop mid to late afternoon with additional scattered thunderstorms.
This storm's strongest threat is gusty winds.
While that restoration continues, dozens of schools remain closed due to power or storm damage. You can check your full list of closures by clicking here.
On Tuesday, more than 200,000 Duquesne Light customers without power, that number has dropped to 130,000.
Pittsburgh's Action News 4 is committed to following the storm and the latest updates.
VIDEO BELOW: Gov. Shapiro tours storm damaged areas
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APRIL 30, 2025
10 p.m.
Duquesne Light said mutual assistance has arrived to help restore power in western Pennsylvania.
In a post Wednesday night, the power company said about 30 trucks from Philadelphia and the state of Indiana pulled into its Woods Run campus. Officials said they are looking forward to continued restoration efforts Thursday.
7:30 p.m.
The Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania has deployed Emergency Disaster Services teams in Munhall, Braddock, and East Pittsburgh to help distribute meals and equipment to those left without power.
Officials said anyone in need of assistance can reach out by contacting their Salvation Army Corps or Service Center, or by calling our national helpline at 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769).
The Salvation Army said teams respond to disasters of all sizes, with coverage in every U.S. zip code.
5 p.m.
Gov. Josh Shapiro was in Allegheny County providing an update on storm response, along with Sara Innamorato and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis.
During the news conference, Innamorato announced an emergency declaration was made for the county.
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"This (disaster emergency) will allow for greater coordination in the city of Pittsburgh and other municipalities that have already declared an emergency earlier today," Innamorato said. "This disaster emergency will allow the county to bypass normal procedures and immediately deploy all available resources for emergency response and recovery."
Gov. Shapiro thanked the team at Allegheny County Emergency Services, and stressed the importance of those workers.
"Those people that are answering 911 calls, they are first responders. They are the first, first responders," Shapiro said. "I would note the call volume last night was extraordinary, almost unprecedented."
Shapiro addressed the power outages as they continue in the thousands: "Job number one right now is safety."
SHAPIRO AND DAVIS PRESS CONFERENCE BELOW:
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2:30 p.m.
The man who died after being electrocuted by live wires in Pittsburgh has been identified as 59-year-old David Lepinsky. Lepinsky is one of two men killed in Allegheny County following Tuesday's storms.
1:20 p.m.
Tuesday marked one of the highest call volume days for 911 in Allegheny County. Officials said there were 5,600 calls from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to 911.
That number is five times greater than the normal hour and two times greater than a normal day.
1 p.m.
Allegheny County officials gave an update on storm damage and power restorations.
County Executive Sara Innamorato, County Manager John Fournier, ACES Chief Matthew Brown, and Director of Public Works Stephen Shanley spoke about the efforts.
Innamorato confirmed two people in the county were killed, including Raymond Gordon, who was hit by a tree while heading into his home in Ross Township.
John Hilderbrand II, Vice President of Operations at Duquesne Light, spoke once again following his update in Pittsburgh. Hilderbrand continues to urge people to stay away from downed lines.
"I expect that it won't be fully assessed until tomorrow," Hilderbrand said about the outages across Western Pennsylvania.
With additional weather expected on Thursday, Hilderbrand said his restoration estimate of five to seven days may be extended.
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'A Tragic Accident' 3rd Person Confirmed Dead after Storm
Pittsburgh's Action News 4 has learned a third person has died following the strong storms that blew through Western Pennsylvania Tuesday.
The Ross Township Police Department said the tree toppled because of the storm that brought intense winds and heavy rain.
Gordon was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say there is no evidence to support that Gordon's death is anything other than a tragic accident.
11:55 a.m.
Here is PennDOT's updated list of road closures and restrictions for state roads in Allegheny County:
Route 910 between Dickey Road and Meridian Road in Richland Township
Saxonburg Boulevard restricted between Alpine Village Drive and Campbell Road in Indiana Township
Allegheny River Boulevard between Center Avenue and Plum Street in Oakmont and Verona
Allegheny River Boulevard between Sandy Creek Road and James Street in Penn Hills and Verona
Hunter Road between Colorado Street and Plum Street in Penn Hills
Hulton Road between Allegheny Avenue and 5th Street in Oakmont
Boyds Run Road between Hilltop Road and Thoms Run Road in Collier Township
Noblestown Road between Sunnyside Avenue and Walkers Mill Road in Collier Township
Dorrington Road between Hilltop Road and Noblestown Road in Collier Township
Sample Road between Bryant Road and Hemlock Drive in Hampton Township
Wildwood Sample Road between Sample Road and Wildwood Road in Hampton Township
Wildwood Road between Hardt Road and Wildwood Sample Road in Hampton Township
Highland Park Bridge sidewalk between Route 8 (Washington Boulevard) and Route 28
11 a.m.
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is asking everyone in the city who can stay home, to do so as cleanup around the city continues.
Gainey noted an additional 400 crews are being called in to aid Duquesne Light in restoring power.
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There are currently 70 resources that have already been onboarded to help with restoration.
Duquesne Light called the magnitude of storm damage 'unprecedented.' The company does not have a full assessment at this time, and may not have one until Thursday morning.
Estimated times of restoration will come down at the county-level and move down to individual areas as it becomes available.
John Hilderbrand II, Vice President of Operations at Duquesne Light, said they are expecting five to seven days of restoration.
"I've been in the utility business for 40 years. This is, one of the top three events in my 40 year history."
According to Public Works, there are 180 downed trees across Pittsburgh. Officials are reminding residents to not drive around barricades.
Pittsburgh's Action News 4 has learned the passenger of a car died during Tuesday's storms after a tree toppled onto it in Greene County.
Pennsylvania State Police say the driver was heading west on Jefferson Road, around 150 feet from the intersection of Valley Farm Drive when the tree fell.
According to troopers, the tree fell across the road from the northern embankment, hitting the top of the car.
Andrew Celaschi, 25, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was not injured.
Todd Meyers from West Penn Power says 155,000 of their customers are still without power.
"This is going to be marathon, not a sprint. There is a lot of damage and it will take a lot of time to fix," Meyers told Pittsburgh's Action News 4.
He did not offer a timeline on that power recovery.
8 a.m. update
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey will be joined by the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Public Works and Duquesne Light to give an update on the response to Tuesday's storm.
Officials are expected to give an update on recovery efforts as well as provide safety information and available resources for affected residents.
Pittsburgh's Action News 4 will bring you the press conference live in the video player above when it becomes available at 10:15 a.m.
At one point, over 500,000 people were left without power after the powerful storms swept through various parts of western Pennsylvania.
As of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Duquesne Light reported over 240,000 customers remained without power.
On its website, the company said, "crews are working to safely assess damage due to severe weather that has moved through the area on April 29th. Once that is complete, more information will become available, including estimated times of restoration."
To check the status of restoration from Duquesne Light and to report an outage, visit: Outage Map
To check the status of restoration from West Penn Power and to report an outage, visit: FirstEnergy Storm Center PA
Multiple Allegheny County parks are closed or impacted as the cleanup continues. The county is asking those who use the parks to be cautious of any downed tree lines or powerlines.
If you see a downed power line, report it to 911. For all non-emergency issues including downed trees, call the Allegheny County Call Center at 412-350-INFO.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY PARK IMPACTS:
North Park: Facilities, shelters are without power, park remains open.
Hartwood Acres: Closed due to down trees blocking roads and power loss.
Harrison Hills: Closed due to down trees blocking roads.
Pittsburgh Public Safety reported Tuesday evening a man was killed after being electrocuted by live wires in the city's South Side Slopes neighborhood.
Crews were called to the 1000 block of St. Martin Street after the storm blew through the area.
The man, whose identity has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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“I just saw this roof just flying, I thought it was actually the front of the building," said Perry Sigesmund.
Sigesmund and his wife Lora Sigesmund, the owners of PerLora, were inside the furniture store when the roof of the new part of their building was ripped off and blown into the middle of East Carson Street in Pittsburgh's South Side.
The couple said they let all of their employees go home before the bad weather rolled in, but they decided to ride out the storm.
“I was astounded to see what was going on. There were cars, and I am so thankful and surprised that nobody got hurt. It is a miracle that nobody got hurt with all of this flying debris," Lora Sigesmund told Pittsburgh's Action News 4.
The Sigesmunds said there wasn't any damage on the inside of the store and they planned to reopen on Wednesday.
“No one got hurt, our employees left early. Thank God I told them to get out of here," Mr. Sigesmund said. "And everybody’s safe. I mean, that’s the ticket.”