NEWS RELEASE
Date July 20, 2018
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Contact Ashlee Yingling
Telephone 412.430.3404
Duquesne Light Company Holds Severe Weather Restoration Drill
Ongoing Companywide Training Prepares Staff for Emergency Responses
PITTSBURGH – As the Pittsburgh region continues to experience heightened rainfall and high temperatures that sometimes result in power outages, Duquesne Light Company is continuing its ongoing training for various severe weather scenarios by holding a storm restoration drill today at its Woods Run campus located on Pittsburgh’s North Shore.
During the drill, the company will test its emergency response to severe weather alongside invited officials from County Emergency Management and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC), ensuring the company’s staff and crews are prepared to manage collaborative restoration efforts.
“Storm drills are essential in the utility industry with the ever present threat of severe weather,” said Diane Holder, Operations Center Director, Duquesne Light. "As the hottest months of the summer are upon us, we want our customers to know our employees will be ready to safely and quickly respond to power interruptions.”
Utilizing established storm procedures, employees will step through a mock severe weather event. Employees from across the company representing Operations, Operations Services, Engineering, Corporate Communications, Major Accounts, Customer Service and Safety will participate in the restoration drill. The collaborative training effort will help strengthen the skills required to safely restore power during a severe weather event.
Those looking for more information on Duquesne Light’s restoration procedures and priorities are encouraged to visit here.
About Duquesne Light Company
Duquesne Light Company is committed to more than keeping the lights on; it powers the moments in its customers’ lives. As a next generation energy company, Duquesne Light Company’s nearly 1,500 employees are dedicated to delivering reliable and safe energy to more than a half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.
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