ABINGTON, PA: On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM, the Shelter-in-Place and Evacuation recommendations will be lifted for those homes and businesses in the area affected by the fire at SPS Technologies at 301 Highland Avenue. This decision was made in consultation with federal, state, county and local officials including the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and HAZMAT teams.

Residents in the Evacuation zone may return to their homes and residents and businesses in the Shelter-in-Place zone may resume normal activities. 

The EPA and DEP will continue to monitor air and water conditions to ensure public safety. No hazards have been detected in the area surrounding the fire and the area has been deemed safe.  If conditions change, the public will be notified immediately of protective actions to be taken.

Residents who need assistance returning to their homes may call 610-635-4300.

Further updates will be posted at www.abingtonpa.gov/SPSupdates, on Township social media on Facebook and Instagram @AbingtonTownship and on X @AbingtonPA.

For media inquiries, please contact Ashley McIlvaine, Assistant Township Manager, at  opens in a new windowamcilvaine@abingtonpa.govcreate new email or 267-536-1004.

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ABINGTON, PA: As of February 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM, the fire at SPS Technologies located at 301 Highland Avenue remains active and investigations are ongoing. Emergency personnel continue to work around the clock to ensure public safety.

The shelter-in-place for residents and businesses within a one (1) – mile radius remains in effect. All residents are asked to continue to avoid the area. The shelter in place zone map can be viewed at opens in a new windowwww.abingtonpa.gov/SPSshelterinplacezone.

The evacuation recommendation remains in effect. A map of the evacuation area can be viewed at www.abingtonpa.gov/SPSevacuationzone. The evacuation shelter in the gymnasium at Cheltenham High School located at 500 Rices Mill Rd, Wyncote, PA 19095 will remain open through the night.

At the direction of the Abington Township Emergency Operations Center and Jenkintown Emergency Management, Abington School District, Jenkintown School District, and Cheltenham School District will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
The air quality continues to be monitored by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is on-site, working with local hazmat teams to monitor air quality, water runoff, and hazardous materials for public health risks and performing water sampling. Thus far, no threats to public health or safety have been detected.

This is a large emergency response with many responding agencies, fire companies and police departments. We thank all of our federal, state, county and municipal partners for their mutual aid and assistance. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of our residents and business community and your outpouring of support.

Updates regarding the shelter-in-place recommendation and the status of the fire will be provided at the Township website at opens in a new windowwww.abingtonpa.gov, on Township social media on Facebook and Instagram @AbingtonTownship and on X @AbingtonPA. Any change to the shelter-in-place or evacuation recommendation will be communicated through the Ready Montco alert system to those within the affected zones. The next update will be provided tomorrow morning, February 19, unless there is a significant change. A press conference for media only will be held at 10 AM at the Abington Township Municipal Building located at 1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001. This is not open to the public. The press conference will be filmed and posted to Township outlets.

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JENKINTOWN & ABINGTON, PA: Due to changing conditions and concerns of air quality, the Abington Township Emergency Operations Center and Jenkintown Emergency Management are advising all residents and businesses in the locations below to voluntarily evacuate within the hour while conditions permit.

The evacuation area is depicted by a red outline within the map below and includes the following streets:

• Stewart Avenue
• Runnymede Avenue
• Florence Avenue between Runnymede Avenue and West Avenue
• Highland Avenue between Hillside Ave and West Avenue
• Rodman Avenue between Walnut Street and Runnymede Avenue
• Hillside Avenue between Florence Avenue and Walnut Street
• Myrtle Avenue between Runnymede Avenue and Rodman Avenue

The evacuation shelter will be at the auditorium at Cheltenham High School located at 500 Rices Mill Rd, Wyncote, PA 19095. Residents, who are able, are asked to self-evacuate by driving to the high school or a location outside of the one-mile radius surrounding SPS Technologies site, located at 301 Highland Ave Jenkintown. Transportation will be provided to residents who are unable to self-evacuate. Please call 610-635-4300 if you need transportation to the evacuation center. Leashed or crated pets are allowed at the evacuation shelter. Emergency responders will be going door to door to assist residents in the impacted area.

When evacuating, please ensure you bring at least two days worth of any prescription medications or necessary medical devices and identification. Residents are encouraged to bring a change of clothes and any leashes, medications, and food for pets. All residents and businesses outside of the evacuation area but within one mile of the SPS Technologies site, are asked to continue to shelter in place. All residents are asked to avoid the area. The shelter in place map can be viewed opens in a new windowhere.

Updates regarding the shelter-in-place recommendation and the status of the fire will be provided at the Township website at  opens in a new windowwww.abingtonpa.gov, on Township social media on Facebook and Instagram @AbingtonTownship and on X @AbingtonPA. A press conference for media only will be held at 4 PM at the Abington Township Municipal Building located at 1176 Old York Road, Abington PA 19001. This is not open to the public. The press conference will be filmed and posted to Township outlets. Any change to the shelter-in-place will be communicated through the Ready Montco alert system to those within a one-mile radius.

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If you have an emergency dial 911.

Jenkintown Borough has released the Ten-Year Progress Report on its Concrete Infrastructure Program, detailing significant advancements in roadway paving, sidewalk and curb improvements, and ADA-accessible curb ramp installations since the program’s inception in 2013. This initiative aims to enhance walkability, safety, and quality of life throughout the Borough. Over the past decade, the Borough has paved 70% of non-state roads, addressed nearly 15 miles of sidewalks and curbs for compliance, and installed 262 ADA-compliant curb ramps. While challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic and rising material costs have impacted timelines, the Borough remains committed to completing all road paving by the 2029/2030 season.

For detailed insights into the program’s progress and future plans, please review the full report below or you may download this report here (PDF).

Borough Hall Closed – December 24th (12:00 PM) and December 25^th, 2024:  In recognition of the Christmas Holiday, Borough Hall will be closing at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, December 24th and will reopen for business on Thursday December 26th at 9:00 AM.

Due to the Christmas holiday, trash and recycling curbside collection will be delayed by one day and collected on Saturday, December 28th, 2024. 

Borough Hall Closed – December 31st (12:00 PM) and January 1^st, 2025: In recognition of the New Year, Borough Hall will be closing at12:00 PM on Tuesday, December 31st and will reopen for business on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

Due to the New Year’s holiday, trash and recycling curbside collection will be delayed by one day and collected on Saturday, January 4th, 2024.