BERWYN, PA - A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for our area, Saturday, January 24th 7 p.m. to Monday, January 26th at 1 p.m., as Winter Storm Fern approaches bringing with it heavy snow and mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations between 8-12 inches and ice accumulations around three tenths of an inch are expected. Locally heavier amounts of snow are possible.

In addition to the snow and ice, temperatures will remain well below freezing with winds from the northeast at 10-15 mph. Please avoid unnecessary travel and if you do find yourself on the roads take it slow and give plow trucks extra space to safely operate.

Berwyn Fire Company career staff and volunteers have been making preparations for the storm over the past week. This has included equipment checks, staffing planning for the Bridge Ave. and Valley Forge Rd. stations and coordinating with Tredyffrin and Easttown officials.

GENERAL STORM SAFETY TIPS

• Do not pass barricades, traffic cones, flares or caution tape. Seek an alternative route of travel.
• 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!

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 you have working smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in your home.
• 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.

DOWNED POWER LINES & POWER OUTAGE INFORMATION

If at any time you see downed power lines on fire or arching, or suspect an unsafe electric condition; please avoid 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.

DEBRIS OR TREES BLOCKING THE ROADWAY

If you see any trees or debris impeding roadways, please contact Tredyffrin Township at 610-408-3620 or Easttown Township at 610-687-3000.

IMPORTANT WEBSITES

Easttown Township - http://www.easttown.org
Tredyffrin Township - http://www.tredyffrin.org
Tredyffrin-Easttown School District
https://www.tesd.net
Chester County - http://www.chesco.org
Weather Channel - http://www.weather.com
PECO
https://www.peco.com