Utility poles and tree block Depot St with downed lines, Westmoreland County PA


Multiple utility poles and a tree have fallen onto Depot Street, blocking the road and bringing down power and cable lines. Residents cannot enter or exit the area. The power company and cable provider are notified. The school district is alerted as a precaution.
Audio|Source: Westmoreland County Public Safety
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59 to 90, it's activated depot street.
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Yes.
00:02
One way in and one way out street, West Penn and then we have to step it up for the residents to get it out of here.
00:08
I do have two poles completely snapped.
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Actually three is time that I can see.
00:12
The tree is completely blocking depot.
00:14
You're going to have to buy the cable company as well because I think I've got high tension lines and cable wires all completely down on depot here.
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Done. That's 50-59.
00:25
You got a dispatch.
00:26
Comcast and then five as well as no ETA for them either.
00:28
10-4. Can you also notify a school district? I'm not sure if any students are on the street off, but you want to give them a heads up just in case?
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Location mentioned:
Depot St, Pennsylvania 15697
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