Walker Rd. Trout Creek Bridge between Glenhardie Rd. & General McIntosh Rd.
> Richards Rd. between Glenhardie Rd. & Worthington Rd.
> Lancaster Ave. between Meadowbrook Rd. & Old Eagle School Rd.
> Old Eagle School Rd. Railroad Overpass between Wallace Dr. & Devon Park Dr.
> Anthony Wayne Dr. between Valley Forge Rd. & Sullivan Rd.
> Mill Rd. Park Bridge near Tredyffrin Township Building
> Rt. 252 in the area of the Valley Forge Park Covered Bridge
> Walker Rd. Trout Creek Bridge between West Valley Rd. & Anthony Wayne Dr.
> Thomas Rd. Trout Creek Bridge between Colonel Dewees Rd. & Park Ridge Dr.
DURING A FLOOD
If a flood is likely in your area, you should:
~ Listen to the radio or television for information.
~ Be aware that flash flooding can occur. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher ground. Do not wait for instructions to move.
~ Be aware of streams, drainage channels, canyons, and other areas known to flood suddenly. Flash floods can occur in these areas with or without such typical warnings as rain clouds or heavy rain.
If you must prepare to evacuate, you should do the following:
~ Secure your home. If you have time, bring in outdoor furniture. Move essential items to an upper floor.
~ Turn off utilities at the main switches or valves if instructed to do so. Disconnect electrical appliances. Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.
If you have to leave your home, remember these evacuation tips:
~ Do not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you.
~ Do not drive into flooded areas. If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely. You and the vehicle can be quickly swept away.
~ Most flood-related deaths occur at night and are vehicular.
DRIVING FLOOD FACTS
The following are important points to remember when driving in flood conditions:
~ Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling.
~ A foot of water will float many vehicles.
~ Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including sport utility vehicles (SUV's) and pick-ups.
~ Do not drive through or past barricades, caution tape, cones or flares as they are meant to protect you. Find an alternative route!!!
FLOODED BASEMENT & SUMP PUMP INFORMATION
The Berwyn Fire Company DOES NOT pump out basements. However, we will secure the electric and gas to your home if we can safely do so in the event of rising water in your basement. If you have a sump pump in your basement make sure you have a battery back-up in place in the event there is a power outage.
Contact any of the following companies if your basement becomes flooded:
SERVPRO of the Main Line
602 Jeffers Circle, Suite 106
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 640-9533
SERVPRO of King of Prussia
550 George St.
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 337-3330
Superior Basement Water Pump Out
1500 Garret Rd.
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(484) 471-7260
Mr. Flood Emergency
(800) 590-1833
Philadelphia Flood Company
27 Osborn St.
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 904-3642
GAS & ELECTRICAL EMERGENCIES
If at any time you smell natural gas, see downed power lines, or suspect an unsafe electric or natural gas condition; please leave the area immediately and then call 9-1-1 and PECO at 1-800-841-4141.
Important Websites
Easttown Township – www.easttown.org
Tredyffrin Township – www.tredyffrin.org
Ready Region – www.readyregion.org
Weather Channel – www.weather.com
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – www.fema.gov
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) www.pema.state.pa.us
American Red Cross – Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter – www.redcross-philly.org
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Emergencies – 9-1-1
Easttown Township – (610) 687-3000
Tredyffrin Township – (610) 644-1400
PECO – (800) 841-4141
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