Winter Storm Riley - Safety Tips & General Information |
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March 2, 2018 | |
The first responders of Berwyn Fire Company have already responded to several fire/EMS calls as Winter Storm Riley spreads across the region today. This storm is forecasted to now bring 3-5 inches of heavy wet snow to the area, along with high winds gusting up to 60 mph. 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. FIRE & ELECTRICAL SAFETY TIPS • 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 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. HOW TO REPORT A TREE DOWN/DEBRIS IN THE ROADWAY Tredyffrin Township - 610-408-3620 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 Easttown Township - http://www.easttown.org Tredyffrin Township - http://www.tredyffrin.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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