Monday, July 31, 2023
ReadyMontco - Upper Merion Twp Alert
Friday, July 28, 2023
ReadyMontco - Lansdale Emergency Alert
The Code Red Declaration has been extended to July 29 at 6pm.
Based on forecast information received from the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, a Code Red has been Declared starting on July 27 at 11am running through July 28 at 8pm. During this time period, the temperature and/or heat index is expected to be at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Those, especially at risk, are very young children, elderly adults, and people with chronic medical conditions, and who take certain medications. Friends, relatives, or neighbors should check on people who may be at risk.
Residents of Montgomery County who need emergency shelter during a "Code Red" can call the Your Way Home Call Center at 2-1-1 or text their zip code to 898-211.
HELPFUL TIPS
• Drink plenty of non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
• If at all possible, try to get outdoor work completed in the morning to avoid the warmest part of the day.
• Keep windows and interior doors open when running a fan at home.
• Keep cool by seeking an air-conditioned building, such as a mall, library, or senior center if available. If not, seek rest in the shade.
Thursday, July 27, 2023
ReadyMontco - Upper Merion Twp Alert
ReadyMontco - Upper Dublin Township Alert
CODE RED HOT WEATHER EMERGENCY | JULY 27-28, 2023
The "Code Red" declaration has been issued for Montgomery County beginning Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 11 a.m., and ending on Friday, July 28, 2023, at 8 p.m.
Code Red Hot Weather Health Warnings are issued in anticipation of an oppressively hot air mass with a heat index of 100ºF or greater. Such conditions can be deadly, and residents should take precautions to prevent heat-related stress and illness.
Those especially at risk are very young children, elderly adults, and people with chronic medical conditions, and who take certain medications.
Friends, relatives, or neighbors should check on people who may be at risk. Seek medical attention if you are experiencing symptoms of heat-related illness — including muscle cramps, headache, nausea, or vomiting.
Residents of Montgomery County who need emergency shelter during a "Code Red" can call the Your Way Home Call Center at 2-1-1.
HELPFUL TIPS
* Drink plenty of non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages.
* Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
* If at all possible, try to get outdoor work completed in the morning to avoid the warmest part of the day.
* Keep windows and interior doors open when running a fan at home.
* Keep cool by seeking an air-conditioned building, such as a mall, library, or senior center if available. If not, seek rest in the shade.
For general hot weather information, please visit the Montgomery County Office of Public Health Extreme Weather webpage here.
ReadyMontco - Pottstown Alert
ReadyMontco - Lansdale Emergency Alert Code Red Declared 7/27/23
Those, especially at risk, are very young children, elderly adults, and people with chronic medical conditions, and who take certain medications. Friends, relatives, or neighbors should check on people who may be at risk.
Residents of Montgomery County who need emergency shelter during a "Code Red" can call the Your Way Home Call Center at 2-1-1 or text their zip code to 898-211.
HELPFUL TIPS
• Drink plenty of non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
• If at all possible, try to get outdoor work completed in the morning to avoid the warmest part of the day.
• Keep windows and interior doors open when running a fan at home.
• Keep cool by seeking an air-conditioned building, such as a mall, library, or senior center if available. If not, seek rest in the shade.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
ReadyMontco - Lansdale Emergency Alert Heat Advisory/Watch
Those, especially at risk, are very young children, elderly adults, and people with chronic medical conditions and who take certain medications. Friends, relatives or neighbors should check on people who may be at risk.
HELPFUL TIPS
* Drink plenty of non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages.
* Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
* If at all possible, try to get outdoor work completed in the morning to avoid the warmest part of the day. If you are workmen outdoors during the hottest parts of the day, stop often and rest in the shade or find an indoor spot with air conditioning.
* Keep windows and interior doors open when running a fan at home.
* Keep cool by seeking an air-conditioned building, such as a mall, library, or senior center if available. If not, seek rest in the shade.
*Be sure there are no children or pets in the back of your vehicle while running errands.
If someone gets sick from heat, you need to act quickly. First, call 9-1-1. Then move them to shade or air conditioning. Use cool and damp rags or wrapped ice packs to help them cool down. Know the signs of heat stroke, which is a medical emergency and can only be treated in the hospital.
Learn more about heat-related illnesses at https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat-illness.
ReadyMontco - Montgomery Township Alert - Heat Advisories 7/27 & 7/28
The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) issues heat advisories and excessive heat warnings when heat or the combination of heat and humidity is forecast to be impactful to life safety. While the NWS will alert you to be prepared for potential illness or other problems, it's your responsibility to take necessary actions to prevent illness. Use these basic tips to keep your cool as temperatures rise.
💧Stay Hydrated! Drink plenty of water daily. Avoid beverages with caffeine, sugar, and alcohol since they dehydrate you.
⏱Take a Break! If you're working outdoors, stop often to rest in the shade or air conditioning.
⏱10 to 3 - Not for Me: Avoid strenuous activities outdoors during the hottest part of the day, typically between 10 AM and 3 PM.
👋Knock & Talk: Be a good neighbor. Check on your older neighbors and those who are sick. Make sure they are drinking water and have a cool place to relax during the heat. If not, offer to take them to a cool place like a mall or library for a few hours.
🚗Look Before You Lock: Check the back seat of your car every time to ensure you don't forget kids or pets while running errands.
If someone gets sick from heat, you need to act quickly. First, call 9-1-1. Then move them to shade or air conditioning. Use cool and damp rags or wrapped ice packs to help them cool down. Know the signs of heat stroke, which is a medical emergency and can only be treated in the hospital.
Learn more about heat-related illnesses at https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat-illness.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
ReadyMontco - Lansdale Alert Extreme Heat
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*Find air conditioning if possible
*Avoid strenuous activities
*Watch for heat illness
*Wear light clothing
*Check on family and neighbors
*Drink plenty of fluids
*Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke
*Never leave people or pets in a closed car
Monday, July 24, 2023
ReadyMontco - Upper Merion Twp Alert
Friday, July 21, 2023
ReadyMontco - Skippack Township Alert
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
ReadyMontco - Upper Merion Twp Alert
Southbound U.S. 202 will be reduced to a single lane approaching the Henderson Road Intersection and northbound U.S. 202 will remain closed until PennDOT engineers can assess the extent of the new damage and develop a plan to perform additional repairs to reopen the highway safely.
The same section of northbound U.S. 202 has been closed since Sunday evening, July 16, due to pavement failure following sinkhole repair on Monday night, July 10, through Wednesday night, July 12.
During the northbound closure, motorists will be directed to use Henderson Road and Saulin Boulevard to access northbound U.S. 202. Local access will be maintained up to the closure.
ReadyMontco - Hatboro Alert
York Road between County Line Road and Horsham Road will be closed to northbound and southbound traffic from approximately 1PM until the conclusion of the show on the day of the event. Cross traffic will be permitted at Montgomery Avenue, Moreland Avenue and Lehman Avenue.
Additionally, the W. Moreland Avenue Municipal Shoppers Parking Lot will be closed to parking on July 29, 2023. No Parking will be permitted on York Road between Summit Avenue and Horsham Road after 12 noon on July 29, 2023.
Motorists are advised to plan for detours and parking restrictions on the day of the event. Please drive carefully and be alert for additional pedestrian traffic.
We hope to see you at the car show - one of the best in the region. If the weather's hot, remember to stay hydrated. Be safe and enjoy the show.
For details on the car show please visit:
https://hatborochamber.org/event/30th-annual-moonlight-memories-car-show/
Monday, July 17, 2023
ReadyMontco - Upper Merion Emergency Alert
*Check uppermerionpolice.org for a picture of Jesus Almodovar*
ReadyMontco - Upper Merion Twp Alert
Sunday, July 16, 2023
ReadyMontco - Upper Merion Twp Alert
This same section of U.S. 202 was closed from July 10 to July 12 following the discovery and repair of a large sinkhole.
On July 15, the left lane was closed on northbound U.S. 202 just after Henderson Road due to new pavement failure. The right lane was closed tonight, July 16 at 11:15 PM.
Northbound U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike) between Henderson Rd and Saulin Blvd will remain closed until PennDOT engineers can assess the extent of the new damage and develop a plan to perform additional sinkhole repair.
During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Henderson Road and Saulin Boulevard. Local access will be maintained up to the closure.
ReadyMontco - Upper Merion Twp Alert
Saturday, July 15, 2023
ReadyMontco - Upper Merion Twp Alert
Monday, July 17, through Friday, July 21, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, a single lane closure will be in both directions on N. Gulph Road between 1st Avenue and U.S. 202.
Thursday, July 13, 2023
ReadyMontco - Upper Merion Twp Alert
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
ReadyMontco - Upper Merion Twp Alert
U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike) has reopened in both directions between Henderson Road and Saulin Boulevard following sinkhole repair by PA American Water.
All northbound and southbound travel lanes were reopened at about 8:20 PM.
U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike) was closed just after 8:00 PM on Monday, July 10, following the discovery of a sinkhole during a reported water outage in the area.
PA American Water repaired the water main; filled the sinkhole with aggregate and stones; wrapped the fill in a geotextile fabric to stabilize the ground; and installed a sub-base before paving with asphalt and line striping the highway.
Lane closures on U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike) will be needed at a date to be determined to replace the asphalt with concrete. The restrictions will occur during off-peak travel times.
ReadyMontco - Upper Merion Twp Alert
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
ReadyMontco - Narberth Alert
Monday, July 10, 2023
ReadyMontco - Upper Merion Twp Alert
ReadyMontco - Upper Merion Twp Alert
Thursday, July 6, 2023
ReadyMontco - Upper Dublin Alert
Milling on Anzac Avenue (from Fitzwatertown Road to Clemens Avenue) will take place tomorrow, July 7th. Paving will take place on Anzac Avenue Tuesday, July 11th.
Work hours are between 7:00am and 5:00pm, however schedules are dependent on weather and equipment breakdowns. Temporary "No Parking" signs will be posted by the Township's Highway Department at least one (1) day in advance of work being done in an area. Residents are strongly encouraged to move their vehicles out of driveways and off the affected street before 7:00am the day work is to begin. Through-traffic will be delayed or prohibited as needed. Local traffic and emergency vehicles will be accommodated where possible.
When work is in progress directly in front of homes, there will be a varying wait time depending on the stage of the project before driveway access is available. The wait may be up to 30 minutes during milling, however, during paving the wait could take several hours as the blacktop goes through a curing process. If vehicles drive on blacktop before it is fully cured, damage may occur to the new street surface, vehicle finish, tires, and driveways. If there are unusual circumstances that warrant special consideration, please contact the Upper Dublin Township Public Works Department as soon as possible at 215-643-1600 ext. 3810 to provide your contact information.
For more information on the Township's 2023 Paving Programs, a list of affected streets with estimated work dates, and to see who will be conducting work on each street, please visit: https://www.upperdublin.net/paving-programs/
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Monday, July 3, 2023
Abington July 4 Parade & Fireworks
Tomorrow, July 4, 2023, the annual Independence Day Parade will take place at 4 p.m. along Jenkintown Road and Easton Road. The parade route will be closed to traffic starting at 3:00 p.m. Cars parked along the parade route will be towed. Fireworks will start at approximately 9:15 p.m. from the Abington School District Campus. Please see the attachment for the full Traffic and Safety Plan, including all road closures, or go to https://www.abingtonpa.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6381/16
Additionally, if you plan to addend either event, please monitor the weather closely as the National Weather Service is forecasting possible Thunderstorms tomorrow. In the event of a thunderstorm during either event, please seek shelter in your vehicle or the closest indoor area available until the storm passes.