Council Debriefs with Deputy Mayor on the City's Storm Response.

• Council met with Deputy Mayor Jake Pawlak, who provided early feedback on the City’s response. A full debrief will occur after the state of emergency ends.
• The County’s 911 system was not down, as initially reported; the telecom infrastructure was overwhelmed by call volume, making it difficult for residents to connect.
• If 911 is unavailable, residents are advised to call their zone’s police station:
• Look up your police zone
• Station phone numbers
• Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator Darryl Jones did not notify Controller Heisler or Council that he was out of town for a conference when the storm hit.
• After the disaster emergency concludes, City offices, Duquesne Light, and other stakeholders will convene to review what worked and identify improvements for future storms.

Council Takes

• Councilperson Warwick proposed a door‑knocking campaign to check on residents, especially in areas without power for extended periods.
• Councilperson Coghill raised concerns about EMS access for residents experiencing medical emergencies, such as cardiac arrest.
• Deputy Mayor Pawlak assured Council that EMS will navigate around fallen trees and roadblocks to reach residents in crisis.
• Councilperson Gross recommended measures to support services like 211, noting that many operators work from home and lost power.
• Councilperson Mosley reiterated that climate change’s impact on local weather patterns increases the urgency of developing and instituting resiliency plans.
• Councilperson Mosley’s power was restored during the Standing Committee meeting on Wednesday, May 7—eight days after the storm.