Winter Storm Toby - Some safety reminders |
By Wagontown Fire Company Fire Prevention Division | |
March 21, 2018 | |
The Members of Wagontown Fire Company are preparing for the next round of snow as Winter Storm Toby begins to impact the region. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected. In addition, north to northeast winds will gust 25 to 40 mph at times. The potential for power outages and downed trees/power lines is increased with this type of storm event. Please stay updated with the latest weather forecast and prepare accordingly. Snow Emergency Declarations have been declared for West Brandywine and West Caln Townships. These will be in effect from today at 06:00 and expire Friday, March 23, 2018 at 16:00. If there is a need for a warming center, West Brandywine will open the West Brandywine township building on Lafayette Rd.
• Make sure you have working smoke detectors. HOW TO REPORT A PECO GAS/ELECTRICAL EMERGENCY If at any time you smell natural gas, see downed power lines on fire or arching, or suspect an unsafe electric or natural gas condition; please leave the area immediately and then call 9-1-1. Call PECO at 1-800-841-4141 to tell them your power is out, don't call 9-1-1 for power outages only, This is not an emergency. ARE YOU USING A GENERATOR TO POWER YOUR HOUSE? • Generators should be operated in well ventilated locations outdoors away from all doors, windows and vent openings. IMPORTANT WEBSITES West Caln Township - http://www.westcaln.org West Brandywine Township - http://www.wbrandywine.org Chester County - http://www.chesco.org Ready Region - http://www.readynotifypa.org/ Weather Channel - http://www.weather.com Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - http://www.fema.gov Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) - http://www.pema.state.pa.us American Red Cross – Eastern Pennsylvania Region - http://www.redcross-philly.org |
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