Radnor Preparing for Irene

Days after an unexpected earthquake struck, Radnor Township is preparing for the possibility that a hurricane could directly or indirectly hit the area.

Hurricane Irene may bring to Radnor.

According to manager Bob Zienkowski, each department is coordinating a pre-notification effort to advise residents of the potential impact and safety reminders to consider given the significant amount of rainfall and wind that could occur.

"We plan to utilize our call system, website, email and our cable system to keep residents informed of the preparation as well as storm event activities as they occur," he wrote in an email.

Zienkowski also directed the staff to plan efforts in communicating and preparing staff members for the weather event and the response each particular area will provide.

The Public Works department will be preparing for the storm much like any other forecasted rain event. The department checklist, according to director Steve Norcini, is:

• Check pump station generators for proper operation, fill with fuel
• Check PWD generator operation
• Check Township building generator, fuel unit
• Fuel trucks and equipment
• Load two trucks with barricades
• Clean inlet tops Thursday and Friday
• Repair North Wayne Field Storm Water Management System
• Check operation of, and fuel for portable generators, load on truck
• Have appropriate hand tools ready
• Check and fuel chain saws
• Notify Public Works department management team and personnel of upcoming event
• Continue to monitor storm forecasts
• Coordinate with Township Administration, Radnor Police, and Radnor and Bryn Mawr fire companies.

Check back with Radnor Patch Thursday afternoon for hurricane preparation tips from Radnor Township.