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Wicked Blue

(7,942 posts)
Wed Apr 30, 2025, 03:45 PM Apr 30

Anyone know if debm55 is okay? Huge storms, 4 dead, power out for over 430,000 in Pittsburgh area

The storms hit Tuesday afternoon, with wind gusts 80 to 90 mph.

My family member who lives near there said schools were closed, power lines down, fallen trees everywhere and roads blocked going into the city. They had roof damage and the kids' trampoline flew up and over two houses.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/least-2-people-killed-pennsylvania-severe-storms-rcna203706

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Anyone know if debm55 is okay? Huge storms, 4 dead, power out for over 430,000 in Pittsburgh area (Original Post) Wicked Blue Apr 30 OP
Do you mean Deb m? SheltieLover Apr 30 #1
Yes, debm55 Wicked Blue Apr 30 #2
Perhaps John McKusick knows how to contact her. She helped stay in contact for us when he was in the hospital. Nanuke Apr 30 #3
There's a post made by Deb at 8:45AM this morning, Wicked Blue Niagara Apr 30 #4
Thanks! Wicked Blue Apr 30 #5
You're welcome Niagara Apr 30 #6
Thank you Wicked Blue for asking. We had the siren go off on our cell phones. Telling us to stay away from windows and debm55 Apr 30 #7
Good to see your post, debm55. Please do whatever you can to stay safe... hlthe2b Apr 30 #8

Wicked Blue

(7,942 posts)
2. Yes, debm55
Wed Apr 30, 2025, 03:58 PM
Apr 30

I don't know how to contact her, but maybe someone in the Lounge does.

I hope everyone else in the Pittsburgh area is okay

Nanuke

(727 posts)
3. Perhaps John McKusick knows how to contact her. She helped stay in contact for us when he was in the hospital.
Wed Apr 30, 2025, 04:31 PM
Apr 30

debm55

(44,477 posts)
7. Thank you Wicked Blue for asking. We had the siren go off on our cell phones. Telling us to stay away from windows and
Wed Apr 30, 2025, 07:20 PM
Apr 30

if possible to go to the basement. I was watching the news and some areas had winds up to 90 mph. It is a mess . Most damage was done to the eastern and central parts of Allegheny County. and in Westmoreland County. Thank you all my family of friends and to you Wicked Blue for your love and concern.It is a mess in the areas it hit.

hlthe2b

(109,635 posts)
8. Good to see your post, debm55. Please do whatever you can to stay safe...
Wed Apr 30, 2025, 09:38 PM
Apr 30

We'll be hoping you and yours avoid the major damage and those not so fortunate do get help.

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