Power companies expect restoration time to be 5-7 days in wake of storms

By lowber on April 30, 2025

Caryn Schultz of 7th Street in Oakmont leaves her home during a power outage after a large tree fell near her home pulling wires down.

Duquesne Light Co.’s 215,000 customers still without power Wednesday because of the severe storm Tuesday may have to wait for five-to-seven days before they have electricity restored, a company official said.