Large tree blocks road and downed utility lines in community
Road ClosureA large tree has fallen and is blocking the road. It brought down power, phone, and cable lines, making it impossible for residents to leave the area until repair crews arrive.
Audio|Source: Allegheny County Fire Ops 2 - South
01:20
Transcript:
County, 198, engine two. Turn, engine two. Can't start duke in light. We have service drops down[1] to 212, Catalpa, completely blocking the roadway, and we have one pole splits. and one leaning at an angle. They're going to need to come on out, take care of this. We're going to have the road shut down[2]. We've got at Earl's Wood in Catawpen. County, 198 engine two. On to this call, we have a very large tree that caused this event that has come down as completely blocking the roadway. We have power, phone, and cable lines down. So we will need Verizon and Comcast as well. Duquesne Light will need a true crew and advising that we have several residents that are unable to leave their neighborhood until DuC. Light comes on scene to deal with the tree.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
service drops down: Wires Down
[2]
road shut down: Road Closure
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Location mentioned:
Castle Shannon, PA 15234
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