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Your Protection, Our Duty
Fire Safety Tips from Dormont Fire Department
Smoke Detectors
Make sure you have working smoke detectors on every level of your home. Test them monthly and replace the batteries twice a year.
Escape Plan
Create a fire escape plan with your family and practice it regularly. Identify two ways out of every room and establish a meeting place outside.
Cooking Safety
Never leave cooking food unattended and keep flammable items away from the stove. In case of a grease fire, smother the flames with a lid and turn off the heat.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is called the “invisible killer” because it's a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. It is undetectable to the human senses, so people may not know that they are being exposed.
CO poisoning can occur when a fuel-burning appliance or machine, such as a furnace, heater or generator, is not working or vented properly.
Wires Down!
⚠️ Spring Storm Safety Alert
From Dormont Fire Department
Severe spring weather in Western Pennsylvania can pose serious risks—especially the danger of downed power lines. The Dormont Fire Department urges all residents to stay cautious and informed following storms involving strong winds or tornadoes.
🚨 Downed Power Line Safety
High winds and storms can:
- Knock over poles
- Tear down power lines
- Send tree limbs or debris into live wires
Never approach or touch a downed power line.
Doing so could lead to serious or even fatal injuries.
If you spot a downed line:
- Stay far away from the area
- Report it to your electric utility immediately
- Allow emergency crews space to work
🚗 If a Power Line Falls on Your Vehicle
- Stay inside the vehicle and call 911.
- If you must exit (due to fire or another threat):
- Jump clear without touching the vehicle and the ground at the same time.
- Land on both feet.
- Shuffle away from the area, keeping your feet together to avoid electric shock.
⚡ Additional Safety Tips
- Never enter a flooded basement if electrical outlets or appliances are submerged—water could be electrified.
- Do not attempt to turn off power if you’re standing in water. Call your utility provider to shut power off at the meter.
- Keep clear of utility crews. Give them the space and focus needed to restore power safely and efficiently.
For emergencies, dial 911.
To report an outage or downed line, contact your local electric utility.
Stay safe. Stay alert.
—Dormont Fire Department
Downed Power Lines
Downed power lines can carry an electric current strong enough to cause serious injury or possibly death. High voltages also may be transmitted through materials other than power lines. A wooden pole, a kite, cable or other normally nonconducting material may carry an electrical current if it becomes wet or soiled.
Call Duquesne Light Company's emergency number – 888-393-7000 – to report downed wires, accidents involving utility poles or power lines, or any other hazardous situation. We answer 24 hours a day, every day. If our automated phone system answers, follow the easy directions to immediately report a downed wire.
Winter Weather Safety
National Weather Service
Winter Weather Safety
Winter storms can bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the entire United States and its territories. Even Hawaii gets snow in its Big Island, and major cities as far south as Atlanta and Dallas have been paralyzed by snow and ice. Blizzards occur when strong wind causes blowing snow and whiteout conditions, making roads impassable. Thousands of people are injured or killed every year in traffic accidents related to slippery roads from winter storms.
NWS Forecast
Keep Track of the Winter Storm
American Water Cold Weather Tips
With the extreme cold we are experiencing, we want to remind customers to take necessary measures to prevent frozen water pipes and meters.
Be sure you know where your main water shut-off is located and label it for others. Protect your property by wrapping exposed pipes with insulation and eliminate sources of cold air near any water lines. We also recommend allowing a small stream of water to run overnight to keep pipes from freezing. Collect this water for uses such as watering indoor plants or for pets. The cost of keeping a small stream of water running is very minimal compared to repairing the damage from burst water pipes.
If your pipes do freeze, shut off water immediately at your main shut off. Do not attempt to thaw frozen pipes unless the water is shut off. To thaw pipes, warm the air around the pipe with a hair dryer, or space heater. DO NOT USE kerosene heaters, a torch or an open flame and do not leave space heaters unattended.
Allegheny County Weather Safety Tips
These quick, reliable tips may help prevent emergencies at home, on the road, and in your community. The goal is to give residents the tools to stay informed, stay prepared, and stay safe every day.
