Perhaps the worst of ex-Hurricane Sandy was expected to come overnight into Tuesday, with slightly less treacherous conditions predicted during the day Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
As of 9 p.m., the NWS expected the Philadelphia area to get overnight winds 39 to 47 mph with gusts up to 70 mph, with up to a half inch of rain.
On Tuesday, winds are forecast to be 22 to 31 mph with gusts up to 48 mph, according to the weather service. Up to another three-quarters of an inch of rain is predicted.
From Tuesday night through Thursday, the forecast calls for chances of showers but no significant winds.
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I question whether water can or will reach those drains when the rains come. !
1. The townships are working on clearing the storm drains. 2. There are a lot of storm drains to be cleared. 3. There is a limited time in which the task must be performed. 4. There is a limited staff to perform the task, and they do have other equally important duties. 5. We are in the Fall season, which means that leaves are falling off the trees at an accelerated rate, causing some storm drains to be clogged within minutes of being cleared. Recognizing the special circumstances that are in play, the officials of Easttown Township and of Tredyffrin Township have asked residents to assist in the task of clearing the storm inlets, describing this as one of the most critical storm preparation chores facing the townships and their residents. Surely no one can disagree that this is a time for all residents to pull together for mutual benefit.
How short-sighted and unneighborly...may all that water end up in your basement!
I'm trying to find evacuation plans.
Chester County Emergency Management officials strongly recommend those that live in low lying and flood prone areas of Chester County should leave their home prior to the impact of Hurricane Sandy. Residents are encouraged to stay with family or friends outside the affected area. If this is not an option, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, 2 emergency shelters will open on Sunday, October 28th at 7:00pm. The shelters are located: Avon Grove High School 257 State Road Avondale, PA and Lionville Middle School 550 West Uwchlan Avenue (Rt. 113) Exton, PA The emergency shelters will provide basic meals and cots for sleeping.
Emergency Management officials recommend you bring the following items for you and each of your family members: - Snacks or comfort food - Any special dietary food - Bedding, pillow, blanket, etc. - Extra clothing - Medications and medical supplies - Personal Care items - Diapers, infant and elderly/disabled necessities - Time occupiers; books, magazines, games or cards Don t forget about your pets. The emergency shelters will be pet friendly with an area designated for pets away from other shelter visitors. Officials encourage that you bring the following items for your pet(s): - Any medications - Medical and vaccination records - Collar, Leash and/or Carrier - Food For more information on shelters, please visit www.redcross.org. For more information on Hurricane Sandy, please visit www.NOAA.org. Keep informed at Chester County DES: www.chesco.org/des. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ccdes. Sent to All Users - Chester County through ReadyNotifyPA
"A new state law imposing stiff penalties on motorists who ignore “road closed” or other safety warning signs and devices is now in effect," "Under the law, motorists who drive around or through signs or traffic control devices closing a road or highway due to hazardous conditions will have two points added to their driving records and be fined up to $250." "If the violation results in a need for emergency responders to be called, the fine is increased to between $250 and $500. In addition, violators will be held liable for repaying the costs of staging the emergency response." So please ... don't ignore those signs! Be safe! And keep our first responders safe!
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Please be safe, everybody, and keep your neighbors in your prayers.
Im sorry everyone pounced on you for your comment. We dont know you, and it would have been more neighbourly to offer to help you. Gnite all. AF
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