Power Outage Reported In Upper Dublin Twp. Neighborhoods

UPPER DUBLIN TOWNSHIP, PA —A "large power outage" is affecting community members in the North Hills neighborhood and parts of the East Oreland neighborhood on Tuesday, township officials said.

PECO and Upper Dublin Township are aware of the outage. PECO is addressing the issue with an estimated power restoration date of Wednesday.

Due to the power outage in the North Hills neighborhood, the opening of the Upper Dublin Township Community Pool may be delayed. Upper Dublin Township staff is currently working to get a generator up and running. Please stay tuned for when the pool will open.

Anyone without power should seek respite in a cool place until power is restored, visit a loved one's home, or go to an air-conditioned building such as the Willow Grove Mall.

The Upper Dublin Library is available to cool down and charge your devices. Wi-Fi is also available.

Residents without power should also:

• Stay hydrated.
• Avoid caffeine & alcohol (both cause dehydration).
• Keep your exterior doors and all windows closed.
• Close curtains, blinds, and shutters to keep light and heat out of the house.
• Avoid cooking indoors.
• Do not open your refrigerator or freezer.
• Check on your neighbors and loved ones.

Those with power should:

• Check on your neighbors and loved ones, especially the elderly and anyone with health conditions.
• If possible, invite friends/neighbors who do not have power to stay in your home until their power is restored.

If you are aware of anyone in the North Hills or Oreland area who needs particular help during this power outage, please call 215-643-1600 ext. 3221 with information.