Superstorm Sandy: Allegheny County Executive Fitzgerald Expresses Relief
Emergency Operations Center to be deactivated Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and other county officials expressed relief Tuesday morning that the region was not hit as hard as expected and praised the response and preparation of the Emergency Operations Center and emergency responders. “Allegheny County and this region was very fortunate that the storm turned and slowed down last night,” Fitzgerald said at a briefing Tuesday morning at the operations center. “We had no loss of life, ordered no evacuations, did not have to open any shelters, and found that all parties addressed and responded to issues quickly," he said. "I am very proud of the preparation and response of the staff and emergency responders who were on the front lines yesterday and overnight.” Fitzgerald …
