Post-Nika Update in Tredyffrin & Easttown Townships
 
By Newsdesk
February 10, 2014
 

FINAL UPDATE 10:45 PM: The PECO Outage Map reports that all power has been restored in Easttown, while only 7 remain without power in Tredyffrin. All roads are currently open in Tredyffrin & Easttown Townships.


****HOW TO REPORT A TREE DOWN/DEBRIS IN THE ROADWAY****

Tredyffrin Township - 610-408-3620

Easttown Township - 610-687-3000

****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 and PECO at 1-800-841-4141. DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 to tell them your power is out. 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.

• Never use a generator in an attached garage, even with the door open.

• Place generators so that exhaust fumes can't enter the home through windows, doors or other openings in the building.

• Make sure to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in your home. Follow manufacturer's instructions for correct placement and mounting height.

• Turn off generators and let them cool down before refueling. Never refuel a generator while it is running.

• Store fuel for the generator in a container that is intended for the purpose and is correctly labeled as such. Store the containers outside of living areas.

****FIRE & ELECTRICAL SAFETY TIPS POST-ICE STORM****

• Make sure you have working smoke detectors.

• Do not use candles to light your home if you lost power. Flashlights are a safer option.

• Call 9-1-1 if you smell any electrical burning smells in your home, which can sometimes occur after power surges during these types of storm events.

• Always assume power lines are live. This applies to power lines on utility poles as well as those entering your home or buildings. Even momentary contact can injure or kill.

• Always keep yourself, your equipment and anything you carry at least 10 feet from power lines. Even though you may notice a covering on a line, NEVER assume it is safe to touch. Stay Away, Stay Alive.

****IMPORTANT WEBSITES****

Easttown Township - http://www.easttown.org

Tredyffrin Township - http://www.tredyffrin.org

Chester County - http://www.chesco.org

Ready Region - http://www.readyregion.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 – Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter - http://www.redcross-philly.org