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Emergency Information & Services Emergency Alert System Nationwide Test There will be an nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System on November 9th @ 2 PM EST. For information regarding this click here HURRICANE IRENE AND TROPICAL STORM LEE DEADLINE FOR FILING IS NOVEMBER 14, 2011 Declaration of Emergencies have been signed by the Supervisors for both allowing Township staff to take emergency action quickly and efficiently if necessary. To register for assistance -Telephone 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY at 800-462-7585. Residents can also visit the Disaster Recovery Center that is open in the Chester County Government Services, 601 Westtown Road, Room 042, in West Chester, PA to register for assistance or to ask questions. Residents can visit this Center for both Hurricane Irene AND Tropical Storm Lee related damages. The Center operates seven days a week 10 AM to 7PM. Winter Weather Emergencies The best defense against natural emergencies is for each individual to be as prepared as possible. The problems we expect from severe winter weather:
Every household should be prepared to get through at least 3 or 4 days without power, heat and water, and without access to stores. Useful information about being prepared can be found by going to the Crisis-Related Agencies website listed below. Don’t forget about medication you might require, or the needs of your pets or other animals. The Westtown Emergency Operations Center will be opened if the Commonwealth or Chester County declare a State of Emergency, and/or open their EOCs. The Westtown Supervisors or the Westtown Emergency Management Coordinator can also declare a State of Emergency for Westtown, and we will open our EOC. Information on the declaration of a State of Emergency will be available on local radio and TV stations. Once the Westtown EOC has been opened, if you need assistance, call the Township Office 610-692-1930. If you get no answer, or a recorded message stating that the EOC is not open, call 9-1-1. Most important is to be prepared, be patient, and to call the Westtown EOC if you need assistance. If you have a life-threatening problem, call 9-1-1 immediately, not Westtown.
Special Announcements We
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YELLOW
- Elevated Risk Level Tips or information about suspicious activity of a potentially terrorist nature should be referred to either local law enforcement or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania toll-free State Police Tip Line 1-888-292-1919. Information about Pennsylvania Homeland Security can be obtained at: http://www.homelandsecurity.state.pa.us/homelandsecirty/site/default.asp Residents and municipal government officials are encouraged to contact their county emergency management agency for additional information. |
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Emergency Services
***In the event of an emergency, dial 911. Crisis-Related Agencies
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