Stay Cool When Power Goes Out | Pittsburgh News

Temperatures are soaring into the mid-90s with heat indexes over 100—prepare for potential power outages. Duquesne Light warns to keep fridge/freezer doors shut during outages (a full freezer lasts up to two days) and use flashlights, not candles. Pittsburgh’s opening five cooling centers; check local municipalities outside the city. Charge phones, stock water, and assemble an emergency kit with non-perishables and a battery radio. Report outages via Duquesne Light’s website or 888-393-7100. In true emergencies, call 911. Stay cool, stay safe, and look out for each other. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d2a08a2e32036574