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Emergency Information & Services
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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:

  • Power failures, possible for extended periods
  • Road closures
  • Limited availability of food, medicine or supplies
  • Possible loss of natural gas, unavailability of heating oil

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 are at a threat level YELLOW - Elevated Risk Level
Pennsylvania has established a 24/7 Rumor Control Hotline, ready to answer your questions.  It can be reached at 1-800-932-0784.

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.

Emergency Services

***In the event of an emergency, dial 911.

Crisis-Related Agencies

Township Emergency Management Plans