{"id":94842,"date":"2026-01-23T18:26:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T18:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/94842\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T18:26:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T18:26:06","slug":"duquesne-light-prepping-1200-vehicle-fleet-as-major-winter-storm-nears-wpxi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/94842\/","title":{"rendered":"Duquesne Light prepping 1,200-vehicle fleet as major winter storm nears \u2013 WPXI"},"content":{"rendered":"

PITTSBURGH \u2014 Duquesne Light Co. says its entire fleet of more than 1,200 vehicles is ready as the region prepares for a major winter storm<\/a> expected to move through western Pennsylvania this weekend.<\/p>\n

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Inside one of the utility\u2019s garages in Marshall-Shadeland, crews were busy preparing trucks and equipment, including a mobile command center the company says has become a key tool during severe weather.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been a game changer for us so far,\u201d said Matt Neistein of Duquesne Light.<\/p>\n

>>> City of Pittsburgh outlines plans, prepares for biggest snowfall in years <<<<\/a><\/p>\n

Utility officials said workers have been outfitting vehicles with snow chains, checking equipment and making sure everything is operating properly ahead of the storm.<\/p>\n

\u201cRight now the guys are in the garage getting everything ready for this weekend, putting snow chains on tires, making sure that everything\u2019s working in fine capacity for this weekend,\u201d Neistein said.<\/p>\n

While crews prepare, the company is closely monitoring the forecast. Neistein said wind and ice are the biggest concerns during winter storms, though heavy snow can also create problems.<\/p>\n

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Despite receiving requests for assistance from out of state, Duquesne Light said its priority will remain local customers in the Pittsburgh region.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s such a big storm that we\u2019re going to focus on Pittsburgh first and then worry about if we can spare some resources for everyone else, but our customers come first,\u201d Neistein said.<\/p>\n

The company said it is meeting with the National Weather Service later for another update as conditions continue to develop.<\/p>\n

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