Three mayors walk into an elevator — but what happened next was no joke, though the officials managed to amuse themselves until they could be rescued about 40 minutes later.
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto got stuck in the Westin Hotel elevator Thursday evening along with the mayors of Pennsylvania towns of Millvale and Leetsdale. They had been attending a meeting of the Allegheny League of Municipalities.
At first, it wasn’t clear how they’d get out because none of the mayors, and others stuck along with them, could get cellphone service. Luckily, one of the stranded passengers worked at the hotel and was able to summon maintenance crews and first responders using a walkie-talkie.
And while the mayors couldn’t call for help, they did manage to use their phones to take a selfie.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
Post this to everyone who thinks of their cell phone as their savior. Or doesn’t see a need to carry anything else to keep them occupied.
My husband an I have the walkie talkies and they have been very useful to us although we do have our cells on us. We don’t want to be without our two and more sets. You can purchase them from Academy. Jf
What in heavens name will the world
Do if we loose all computers.
WE would not have as many neck, back, and headaches as we do. There would be
peace and quiet. Most of us are on the Cell and computer (I am one) way too much.
I have tried to cut my time down and it really does help.
The World Would Continue Along, As It Did Before The Advent Of The Cell Phone…!!
Joey,
90% of those in nations that are not third world will perish. We are not
prepared to survive. We do not have the means not the know how. to
survive long term without electricity and transportation.
My husband would spend more time doing taxes and pull his hair out paying our bills by mail
Elevators should have emergency phones in them. Isn’t that required in PA?
Elevators should have an emergency buttons placed in several locations in all elevators and loud speakers to talk to people for help. Jf