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Fwd: Statement from Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority on this week’s weather outlook
by Highland Park Community Council 31 Aug '21

31 Aug '21

As remnants of Tropical Storm Ida reach Pittsburgh, residents asked to prepare for severe rains and report basement backups FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2021 Media Contact: 412-430-3898 Statement from Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority on this week's weather outlook As remnants of Topical Storm Ida reach Pittsburgh, residents asked to prepare for severe rains and report basement backups [image: Stock image of rainstorm] Pittsburgh, PA - Today, and through Wednesday, severe storms are forecasted within the Pittsburgh area. The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) is closely monitoring these storms. PWSA customers experiencing a basement sewage backup in their home or business or street flooding in their neighborhood are asked to report these events to our 24/7 Emergency Dispatch by calling (412) 255-2423, press 1. To prepare for this week’s storms, PWSA crews spent most of Monday inspecting and cleaning catch basins in flood prone areas including Ellsworth Avenue at Morewood Avenue in Shadyside, Hayson Avenue in Banksville, areas of Squirrel Hill, Dithridge Street at Webster Hall and South Neville Street in Oakland, and South Henley Drive near Riverview Park in the Northside. Heavy rainfall combined with wastewater can cause our sewer system to become overwhelmed, resulting in basement backups, flooded streets, and raw sewage spilling into our rivers. If you should experience a basement backup or flooding, please follow these tips to keep your family and loved ones safe and protect your home or business. Tips for Basement Backups If you see sewage pooling in your home, immediately call our 24/7 Emergency Dispatch (412) 255-2423, press 1 and provide the following information. - Where the sewage backup is within the home - If this is a recurring issue - If the backup occurs when water is used inside of the building - If the backup only occurs during a rain event We’ll send a crew to assess the situation, which includes determining if the problem is with the sewer main or the homes’ sewer lateral. If the sewage drains after the storm, then the backup likely occurred due to reduced capacity within the sewer system. Proper clean up after experiencing a basement backup is critical. Consider calling a professional restoration company for help. If doing it yourself, follow these steps on our website <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qCllOEEYhBjuX-asCW70nW7SWAjXasHUSkfZ4o67Exy…>, which include wearing protective clothing, boots, heavy gloves, and eyewear and proper techniques for disinfecting or disposing of items that came in contact with sewage. Tips for Street or Overland Flooding During heavy storms, water can quickly submerge streets, sidewalks, create hazardous conditions for motorists and pedestrians, and leak into buildings through cracks in foundations, doorways, and windows. If you see overland flooding occurring, please call 911 and then report to the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority by calling our 24/7 Emergency Dispatch (412) 244-2423, press 1. Several flood preparedness tips are provided on our website <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qCllOEEYhBjuX-asCW70nW7SWAjXasHUSkfZ4o67Exy…> . - Keep an emergency supply of bottled water and non-perishable food on hand in case of service outages. - If you need to evacuate, do so immediately and follow posted evacuation routes set by first responders - Never walk, swim, or drive through flooded waters – turn around don’t drown! - If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising in the vehicle, then seek refuge on the roof. - If trapped in a building, go to its highest level going onto the roof only if necessary The number of severe rain events has increased significantly over the last decade in Pittsburgh, with more severe rainstorms from 2010-2018 than the previous 40 years combined. With climate change and the increase in intense storms, this will only get worse. We can’t stop the rain, but we can use innovative solutions to absorb, capture, and slow the flow of rainwater before it enters our overburdened sewer system. Data Source: National Oceanic and Administration (NOAA) Severe Storm Events https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents/ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qCllOEEYhBjuX-asCW70nW7SWAjXasHUSkfZ4o67Exy…> “Our top priority is to protect our customers’ health and safety,” said Will Pickering, CEO of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority. “Heavy storms are increasingly common in Pittsburgh and it’s important that we all take the necessary precautions to keep our families, loved ones, and homes safe. Please call our Emergency Dispatch to report occurrences of flooding and basement backups.” About PWSA The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) is the largest combined water, sewer and stormwater authority in Pennsylvania, serving 300,000 consumers throughout the City of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. <http://www.pgh2o.com/> The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority | 1200 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 255-2423 | www.pgh2o.com <https://www.facebook.com/PgH2O/> <https://twitter.com/pgh2o> -- *Highland Park Community Council* Visit our website by clicking here. <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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FS-GUC Blue Bumbo
by Dora Magovern 31 Aug '21

31 Aug '21

Asking $20 obo Sent from my iPhone

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Gutter cleaning?
by THOMAS WATERS 30 Aug '21

30 Aug '21

I had contracted with a service for gutter cleaning, but their tech is without transportation and they have cancelled the appointment/rescheduled a dozen times over the past month. Do you have any contacts of folks actually working right now doing this type of work? THX -- THOMAS WATERS thomaswaters(a)mac.com IG: @thomascwaters Website: tcwaters.com T-Shirts: tagdisswear.com

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Graphics Card
by Kenneth J Woo 30 Aug '21

30 Aug '21

Dear neighbors, I am helping my son sell his graphics card: XFX Radeon RX 580 GTS XXX Edition 1386MHz OC+, 8GB GDDR5, Vr Ready, Dual BIOS, 3xDP, HDMI DVI, AMD Graphics Card https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y66K3XD/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glc_fabc_M3WBEN1BZ… https://www.bestbuy.com/site/xfx-amd-radeon-rx-580-gts-black-edition-8gb-gd… Used (bought new Sept. 2020). Asking $200. Thanks, Ken

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Looking for furnished room on rent
by zohra Lasania 30 Aug '21

30 Aug '21

Hi everyone, Does anyone has a short term room to rent in East Liberty, Highland Park, Friendship area starting Sept 1st? My budget is $ 500/m. zohra

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Free stuff on porch
by Emily Nicholson 29 Aug '21

29 Aug '21

Free stuff on porch at 901 N. Negley. Some wall art, antique lamps (no idea if they work), an old Sony boom box with CD player and tape deck (no idea if it works), a shoe rack, a bed rail for a child/toddler, stuffing for crafts, a hanging plant basket (never used) and some white/pink little girl window valences (never used). Please don’t take anything else on my porch! The stuff will be out for at least the next 24 hours before I take it to Goodwill. Sent from my iPhone

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5 piece oak bedroom set for sale
by Tim Tocci 29 Aug '21

29 Aug '21

Selling oak Bedroom set consisting of one tall boy dresser, one mirrored dresser and 2 night stands. Very good condition. $900. Pictures available upon request.

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Looking for Lawn Mower
by Pitt Resident 29 Aug '21

29 Aug '21

Hi I am looking for a good working condition lawn mower if anyone is selling or thinking about getting rid of. I bought one but it broke after buying. Any stores that sell or any models you love feel free to pass the recommendations. Thanks

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Update—Free mower, mattress, foam
by Nancy Martin 29 Aug '21

29 Aug '21

Mower is taken. (Good luck!) Mattress and foam still available. > Hi, neighbors—we have a Toro, self-propelled, electric start lawn mower that works sometimes if you coddle it, free to an intrepid tinkerer who has a lot of patience, which is not my husband. It’s in front of our house, 1400 Browning Road in Highland Park. Come and get it. > > Also, a queen size mattress (no box spring) in so-so shape if anyone has a use for it. I figure we should keep it out of the rain, so it’s inside the house. Please drop me an email if you want it. > > And there’s an older queen-size piece of egg shell foam that could be used for pets or crafts or sports. It’s inside, too, so email if you want it. > > Nancy Martin > 1400 Browning Road > Highland Park, 15206 > > Nmartin(a)nancymartinmysteries.com

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Fwd: Please Share: Civic Leadership Academy Deadline Extended
by Highland Park Community Council 28 Aug '21

28 Aug '21

>From the Office of Community Affairs: We have decided to push back the application deadline for Civic Leadership Academy. Applications will now be accepted until September 5th at Midnight. We are still accepting applications for the Mayor’s Civic Leadership Academy Fall 2021 cohort. We would really love to see more people apply for this amazing, wonderful, program! For a quick refresher, the Civic Leadership Academy is a free, virtual, 11-week course that encourages more informed community leadership by giving City residents an opportunity to learn about their local government. Classes are available for any resident living within City of Pittsburgh limits and to business owners who operate within the City of Pittsburgh. To apply, please visit applycla.pittsburghpa.gov. Learn more about the Civic Leadership Academy at pittsburghpa.gov/oca/cla. Residents are encouraged to view recordings of the most recent sessions of virtual Civic Leadership Academy on YouTube. This cohort will be mostly virtual, but some sessions will be offered in-person for a hands-on experience. COVID-19 CDC guidelines will be followed at all times. We want to continue to have participants from as many neighborhoods as possible. Please feel free to help get the word out on social media by sharing our post <https://www.facebook.com/ocapgh/posts/4662538323780290>! Residents are encouraged to view recordings of the most recent sessions of virtual Civic Leadership Academy on YouTube. If there are questions, please reach out to me at gisele.betances(a)pittbsurghpa.gov or by calling Community Affairs 412-255-4773. Feel free to share my contact information with anyone who may be interested. Thank you for your time and support of the Civic Leadership Academy. Best, Gisele *G**isele Betances* Community Liason, Office of Community Affairs City of Pittsburgh 5th Floor, 414 Grant Street Pittsburgh PA 15219 412-255-4773 gisele.betances(a)pittsburghpa.gov -- *Highland Park Community Council* Visit our website by clicking here. <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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