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Pittsburgh Community Doesn't Expect Power To Be Restored For Days
At least one Pittsburgh community is warning residents not to expect their power back on soon in the aftermath of Monday's severe storms.
O'HARA TOWNSHIP, PA — Township officials have informed residents that they might not have electrical service for two days following the severe storms that wreaked havoc throughout the region on Monday.
That comes as bad news for a community with a population of slightly more than 9,000, as temperatures are predicted to soar into the 90s until at least Friday.
"The township has been notified by Duquesne Light to expect a two-day estimated time frame to have power restored for those whose power is out," a Tuesday morning post on the township's Facebook page stated.
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O'Hara police will be going door-to-door to check on residents. Anyone concerned about a family member should call 412-782-1400 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. If any emergency is suspected, call 911.
A cooling center will be operating at the Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Company on Kittanning Pike. Anyone needing transportation to the center should call the above numbers.
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More than 100,000 people lost power during Monday's storms.
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