The following state roads are still closed as of 5 p.m. Wednesday in Delaware County due to downed trees or power lines from Hurricane Irene. This information is provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Please drive with caution in these areas. Thursday Darby Paoli Rd. between Colony Rd./Briarwood Rd. and Lawrence Ln. in Radnor Township. Downed Tree with wires. Lansdowne Ave./Darby Rd./Main St. between Marple Rd. and College Ave. in Haverford Township. Downed Utility. College Ave. between Turnbridge Rd. and Haverford Rd. in Haverford Township. Downed tree with wires. …
Radnor Fire Company chief Jim Kelly reports that the fire company had about 30 people running fire and EMS calls during the storm. Radnor Fire Company personnal put in more than 600 hours standing by during and after the storm, he said. Mostly the calls were for trees and wires down. A few calls were to check on houses that had water in the basements, Kelly said. Several people were removed from their houses and taken to the evacuation center at Radnor High School. Several calls were to check on people in cars stalled on flooded roadways and numerous calls were to assist the polcie department…
Hurricane Irene has come and gone from Radnor. Damage was done, mainly from falling trees, and some remain without power. Email your photos to sam.strike@patch.com and we'll post them.
Radnor residents are advised of the following from Radnor Township: Downed trees that are blocking streets should be reported to the Township at 610-688-5600 during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Monday through Friday) or 9-1-1 after hours. In areas where downed power lines exist, please note that township crews will not clear branches and tree limbs off roads until PECO has cleared downed power lines. Please contact PECO at 800-841-4141 to report any downed power lines. As of 4 p.m. Monday, August 29, 1,196 customers were without power in Radnor Township. This number has been …
Hurricane Irene left the greater Philadelphia area on Sunday morning, leaving behind a number of damages in several towns with her. Flooding Some areas like Plymouth-Whitemarsh experienced some of the most severe flooding. The Schuylkill River in West Conshohocken overflowed into business and corporate centers, parking lots, the Conshohocken SEPTA station and apartment/condominium complexes. In addition to train tracks and numerous other items including cars, a small, short-haired brown dog was found floating in the water at Bicentennial Park in Plymouth. In the Marple and Media border, …
UPDATED 12:30 p.m. Hurricane Irene is no longer classified as a hurricane. She is now known as Tropical Storm Irene and will continue to push up over the Hudson Valley, but her effects will continue to be felt throughout our region as we experience 30 mph winds with gusts to near 50 mph later Sunday afternoon. If you are walking around outside, use caution as the high winds can still knock down large tree limbs and power lines. Our area should not receive much more rainfall throughout the remainder of the day as the system continues to move northward. There may be the occasional light shower …
Delaware County Solicitor John McBlain said at a press conference Saturday afternoon that representatives from PECO, PennDOT, American Red Cross and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) as well as fire officials will be at the emergency center along with the county’s staff throughout the storm. McBlain said the county conferred with PEMA Saturday afternoon along with other emergency management officials from across the state. "The advice we received is that in Delaware County we will receive approximately 8 to 10 inches of rain during this span. We will receive 40 mph winds with …
Delaware County officials urged all county residents to stay indoors from 7 p.m. Saturday until noon Sunday unless otherwise directed. "We expect that the next 24 hours are going to be difficult here in Delaware County," County Council President Jack Whelan said at a press conference held Saturday afternoon. "However, we are prepared to deal with the situation." Whelan said the county is prepared to deal with any storm-related situation that hits the county and have been working with all 49 municipalities' emergency personnel officials. Whelan encourage residents to sign up for Delco Alert, …
Forecasters say tropical storm conditions Saturday night and Sunday could bring wind gusts of 60 mph. So, how strong could that wind actually be? The Beaufort Scales are used to measure wind speed. The scale uses a 1 through 12 rating for wind ranging from "Calm" to "Hurricane" force. Here are some of the ratings: Near Gale (32-38 mph) - Whole trees in motion, inconvenience in walking. Gale (39-46 mph) - Difficult to walk against wind. Twigs and small branches blown off trees. Strong Gale (47-54 mph) - Minor structural damage may occur (shingles blown off roofs). Storm (55-63 mph) - Trees …
The National Weather Service (NWS) stated that the Philadelphia region is still under a hurricane warning, as well as a tropical storm warning for Chester and Montgomery counties. As of 8 a.m., the center of Irene was an estimated 340 miles south-southwest of Atlantic City, with the storm intensity of 85 mph, the NWS reported. Hurricane Irene is expected to pass close to the coasts of Delaware and New Jersey late Saturday night into Sunday morning, while possibly bringing damaging winds, torrential rain with local and coastal flooding, the NWS predicts. With an estimated six to 10 inches of …
As part of Radnor Township's efforts to alert residents, it will be utilizing its website, voice notification system, email notification system, and Comcast channel 10 and Verizon channel 30 to keep residents informed of the township's preparations as well as storm event activities as they occur. Also, in cooperation with the Radnor Township School District and American Red Cross, Radnor High School will also be open beginning at 3:00 p.m. today. Representatives from the Red Cross will be available at this site to provide temporary shelter if the need arises. For a power outage or downed …
Radnor at the Ready Township officials preparing for the weekend; staff will man the municipal building 24-hours-a-day. People Flocking to Hardware Store Do It Best in Wayne is doing three times its normal business. Radnor to Residents: Think About Leaving The township asks people to consider relocating during the storm Sunday. How to Prepare for a Hurricane Radnor Township and Radnor Fire Company offer some tips. Paoli-Thorndale Line to Stop at 5 p.m. Saturday It will be the first time SEPTA has ever shut down its entire transportation system. Governor Declares State Of Emergency An …
Many of us are jaded by the media in regards to natural disasters. Hype beckons us to panic a half dozen times every winter when we are promised a blizzard, and only a few flurries arrive. But then, when something really ‘bad’ is fairly certain to happen, many of us would rather brave the elements than the lines at the Genuardi's because we feel like it is the media’s cry of “Wolf, wolf!” once again. When it comes to preparing for the worst case scenario, I've been learning that “it is better safe than sorry”. With a little camping experience and survival education, I've come up with a …
SEPTA has announced it will suspend service on the Paoli-Thorndale Regional Rail Line from Saturday at 5 p.m. through the duration of Hurricane Irene. In an unprecedented ALL SEPTA services will stop running at 12:30 a.m. Sunday because of the anticipated magnitude of the storm. SEPTA said in a news release that service is not expected to resume "until at least midday Sunday." It will then be continued on a route by route basis. Some regional other rail lines will also stop running early. SEPTA said Chestnut Hill West service, for example, will be cut off at 5 p.m. Saturday. Any announcements…
Gov. Tom Corbett declared a state of emergency throughout Pennsylvania. An emergency declaration will enable local governments to better respond to Hurricane Irene and the damage she is expected to inflict upon the Philadelphia area. “We are urging all Pennsylvanians to take action now to be prepared,’’ Corbett said in a press release posted to the state’s website. “We will continue to monitor this changing situation statewide and plan for all possible emergencies. Should the need arise, we will be able to help as quickly and efficiently as possible.’’ Philadelphia and Delaware County are …
Radnor Township held a Hurricane Irene briefing Friday afternoon with representatives from township and police staff, local colleges and organizations. Township parks and the Radnor Trail being shut down at noon on Saturday Letters have been hand delivered to those impacted with stormwater issues in the past. Tomorrow the township will make a determination on evacuations in certain areas of the township. Cabrini and Villanova representatives offered meals from their cafeteria to township workers this weekend. Starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, the municipal building will be open 24 hours until …
The action at Do It Best hardware store in Wayne has been nonstop Thursday and Friday, says manager Steve Harwood.
From the American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania: The threat Hurricane Irene is posing for this weekend provides a very important reminder that we all need to be prepared for emergencies. A hurricane can cause floods, which are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters. Conditions that cause floods include heavy or steady rain for several hours or days that saturates the ground. Flash floods occur suddenly due to rapidly rising water along a stream or low-lying area. Stay safe: • Listen to area radio and television stations and a NOAA Weather Radio for possible flood …
The Delaware County SPCA is calling on the citizens of Delaware County and surrounding areas to help the Media shelter as Hurricane Irene heads for the area and the county sits under a current hurricane warning. The SPCA is in urgent need of short-term foster homes for the animals currently living in the shelter. Temporary, one-week foster homes would ensure the safety of the homeless animals. It would also free up space in areas closest to windows and doors in order to keep the animals in the shelter away from possible danger. To prepare for the storm the 80-year-old shelter is securing its…
The Delaware County Council and the Director of Emergency Services urge residents to stay informed through Delco Alert, the County’s emergency notification system. "The most important thing people can do is stay informed and be prepared," County Council Chairman Jack Whelan said. Whelan said residents should register with Delco Alert, a countywide community warning system that provides alerts and guidance to resident through their cell phones and email. To register, just go to the County website at www.co.delaware.pa.us and click on the Delco Alert link at the bottom of the page. Emergency …
