A Snow Emergency has been declared in West Norriton Township staring today, Thursday, February 25th at 6 p.m. and lasting until Saturday morning (February 27th). Vehicles are not permitted to be parked on Snow Emergency Routes.
Residents Are Urged to Help Clear Storm Drains
Posted: February 19, 2010 @ 3:58 PM by brussell
News for Immediate Release
Feb. 19, 2010
PEMA Urges Residents to Clear Storm Drains, Prepare Now For Possible Flooding
Harrisburg – With the threat of more snow followed by rain early next week, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency is urging residents to clear storm drains to help prevent flooding.
“Our partners at the National Weather Service have warned us about the possibility of another winter storm next week,” said PEMA Director Robert P. French. “We know that the snowpack can absorb a good bit of moisture if the storm brings rain, but depending on how much rain we get, we could be looking at flooding.”
French asked residents to make certain that storm drains in their neighborhood are free of snow and other debris. Many drains are still blocked following two major snowstorms.
In addition, residents should clear snow away from fire hydrants to allow firefighters easy access if hydrants are needed.
PEMA urges individuals to keep extra drinking water, a first-aid kit, canned/non-perishable food, a non-electric can opener, battery-powered radio, flashlight and spare batteries in an easily-accessible place.
The commonwealth’s ReadyPA campaign encourages citizens to take three basic steps before an emergency: Be Informed, Be Prepared, Be Involved. More detailed information on how the public can “Be Informed, Be Prepared, Be Involved,” including downloadable checklists and emergency plan templates, is available online at www.ReadyPA.org or by calling 1-888-9-READY-PA.
Media contact: Maria Finn, 717-651-2009
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Winter storm buries the region
Posted: February 10, 2010 @ 4:14 PM by brussellThe fire company has been kept busy today. The company has responded to more than a dozen calls so far for wires down, transformer fires, or possible house fires due to electrical surges from the wires and transformers. This wet, heavy snow can be extremely dangerous, causing trees and wires to break and roofs to buckle. Be cautious and aware of your surroundings at all times. If you don’t need to be outside, stay indoors.
The day was completed with a car fire in Willowbrook condominiums at midnight.
Don’t forget to dig out those hydrants in front of your house!
Township Declares Snow Emergency
Posted: February 9, 2010 @ 12:40 PM by brussell
West Norriton Township has declared a SNOW EMERGENCY starting at 4 p.m. today, February 9th, through Thursday February 11th. All Vehicles MUST be removed from Snow Emergency Routes. Any questions can be directed to West Norriton Township @ 610-631-0450.
Second February Snow Storm Bears Down
Posted: February 9, 2010 @ 12:12 AM by brussellWith a second February snow storm heading our way only days after the region was coated with one to two feet of snow, we would like to take a moment to remind residents to dig out fire hydrants in front of their homes.
As a volunteer fire company, we do not have staff regularly patrolling to ensure all hydrants are clear. If you have a hydrant near your home that is totally or partially buried, it would be immensely helpful if you could make it accessible. The minutes you save the fire company by doing this could mean the difference between minor damage and catastrophic loss if a fire occurs in your neighborhood.
