Township Issues Emergency Notice for Upcoming Severe Weather

Following Gov. Corbett's statewide declaration of disaster, Upper Moreland Township has issued several potentially life-saving preparation tips:

Before entering your home, check outside for loose power lines, damaged gas lines, foundation cracks or other damage.  Call 9-1-1 to report any of these problems.  Do not enter the home. 

If power lines are down outside your home, do not step in any puddles or standing water and stand back from the power lines.  Call 9-1-1 to report.

In advance of Hurricane Irene's impact, the following supplies are recommended for each household:

• Flashlights with spare batteries
• Non-perishable food for 3 days
• One gallon of water per person per day
• Transistor radio for news coverage in event of power failure
• First Aid Kit
• Medications (seven-day supply) and medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc.
• Family and emergency contact information

In preparation of Hurricone Irene, the township suggests that if you live in a low-laying area that is prone to flooding and have a pet that you can't leave behind, please make arrangements with a family member or friend for shelter.

If you need to contact PECO for any electrical or gas emergency, please call 1-800-841-4141.