(File Photo: Source for Photo: In this drone image, snow blankets a neighborhood, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Cheektowaga, N.Y. Millions of people hunkered down against a deep freeze Sunday morning to ride out the frigid storm that has killed at least 24 people across the United States and is expected to claim more lives after trapping some residents inside houses with heaping snow drifts and knocking out power to several hundred thousand homes and businesses.(John Waller via AP)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) Allegheny County offices will be closed due to the severe weather conditions today, which includes non-essential functions like parks, facilities, and administrative offices. county employees are encouraged to work remotely where possible and essential services are still functioning. President Judge Susan Evashavik DiLucente has also ordered the closure of all Divisions of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, all Magisterial District Courts in Allegheny County, and Pittsburgh Municipal Court for today. However, Arraignment Court will remain open. Emergency Protection from Abuse Orders may be obtained at Arraignment Court located in the Municipal Courts Building at 660 First Avenue, Pittsburgh. The Allegheny County Public Defender’s Office, the Department of Court Records, and the District Attorney’s Office will also be closed as a result of this order. The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office will be operating critical functions but will be closed to the public. The Allegheny County Courthouse will be closed to the public as well, as will all other Allegheny County facilities. The Controller’s Office and the Treasurer Office will be closed to the public and will be working remotely. The call center of the Allegheny County Treasurer’s Office will remain open and staffed by calling (412) 350-4100. The Allegheny County Jail will also be closed to visitors. Winter shelter is open and people that are staying outside are strongly encouraged to come inside. Adults (without children) in need of shelter are encouraged to either visit Second Avenue Commons, 700 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, or call the Allegheny Link. Families with children that are experiencing homelessness in Allegheny County should immediately call the Allegheny Link at 1-866-730-2368. The main phone lines remain open, including 988 for crisis support and 211 for basic needs, which includes food and utilities. Protective services operations remain active and can be reached by phone. You can contact 412-350-6905 to report abuse or neglect of an older adult and you can contact 412-473-2000 to report abuse or neglect of a child.