The first nationwide test of the EAS will take place at 2 p.m. (eastern standard time) on November 9, 2011. The purpose of the test is to assess the reliability and effectives of the system in alerting the public. It will be very much like the monthly test consumers are familiar with locally. It will take approximately 3 minutes. The test will involve only broadcast radio & television, cable TV, satellite radio & TV and wireline video svcs.
1. Fill gas tanks of all cars/trucks
2. Power failures are typical. PUrchase extra supply of batteries to power radies/flashlights
3. Well water or spring water requires electric pump. Provide for one gallon of water per person per day
4. Have ample suppy of any medications needed by household memhbers
5. Let township know if electrically powered medical eqiupment is in your home - name of patient, address, phone number
6. Have ample food for minimum of 3 days
7. Do no use your home phone or cell phone unless necessary. Circuits get overloaded.
8. Call 911 with emergency - not the township.
9. DO NOT drive on flooded roads - ever
10. Avoid any normal high water areas such as Brintons Bridge or Rt. 1 at the river. These areas are often the first trouble spots. If
Route 1 at the Brandywine River is closed, don’t attempt to cross.
11. If you own a NOAA Weather radio, use it. It is the most reliable source of weather information.
You may reach me anytime at 610-793-2552. Lloyd Bankson Roach, Emer. Mgmt. Coordinator, Pennsbury Township
Sunday, October 30th from 2-4 p.m. There will be a parade and contests such as: Best Pet Costume, Best Pet and Human Costume, Best Howler, Best Tail Wagger. Promises to be a Howling good time. Follow paw prints in park to bark park.
Fern Hill, Sapling Drive, Apple Row, Willow Glen, Hanover Drive, Evergreen Court, Fox run, Blue Stone Drive & Court, Chadwyck Lane, Conestoga Court, Independence Way, Township Parking Lot and Driveway. Remember to obtain a Driveway Permit when resurfacing. Forms are on the website or call Dave Allen, 610-388-9180. Do not plant or place anything in the township right of way and trim branches back off the road to improve sight distance. Always walk AGAINST traffic on our beautiful roads and leave the earphones home and enjoy the sound of nature. Happy Summer.
General Election November 8th. polls open 7 a.m. and close 8 p.m.
Camp Cadet, sponsored by the PA State Police, will be held August 14-20 at Camp Sankanac in East Vincent Township, Chester County. The camp is for girls and boys 11 to 13 and is FREE. Applications and further information on Camp Cadet website www.ccmpcadet.org
Picnic in the Park - Park Committee is working on details for 2011. If you would like to volunteer to help with this event please call the township building 610-388-7323.
Farmers Market - If you are a vendor and would like to particpate during the 2011 season please contact the office, 610-388-7323. We have space to fill!
Bark Park is here. The park is located along the eastern boundary line No dog should be off leash in the park and here is someplace where your dog can have fun and run off leash. We hope you enjoy it. We’ll have a grand opening this summer. Look for details later. YOUR DOG MUST BE ON A LEASH when walking in the park. Please be considerate of other users of the park.
Under Planning Commission Projects, updated PDF versions of the Pennsbury Act 537, Penns Village Planning Module, and Pennsbury Village Planning Module.
PLEASE KEEP YOUR DOORS LOCKED, especially during the summer and alert your neighbors when you go away. There have been people soliciting contribution for “dubious” organizations. If you do open your door, always ask for credentials and photo ID. If they cannot produce this, do not spend anymore time talking to them. Call the state police at 268-2022.
