Mayor Lerman has declared a snow emergency in Jenkintown Borough
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Residents with access to a driveway are asked to please park in it. If you do not have access to a driveway please park as close to the curb as possible. If you reside on a snow emergency route and need a place to park your vehicle, the Borough has made the municipal ‘Leedom Street parking lot’ (between Pioneer Fire Company and the VFW) available for residents on snow emergency routes during the snow emergency declaration to allow for the safe passage of the Borough plow trucks and emergency vehciles.
The current forecast is for a significant snow accumulation. The low temperatures and anticipated heavy winds are expected to make for treacherous driving conditions throughout this winter storm. If you must travel please take along the recommended safety gear and allow extra time to navigate the expected icy roads. The Jenkintown Police Department and Public Works Department will be staffed throughout the entire storm and are prepared to respond accordingly.
- Borough Hall: Admin Staff will be working remotely during this emergency. Borough Hall will be closed Monday February 23rd and will re-open for business at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, February 24th.
- Public Works: The Jenkintown Borough Public Works Department began preparing the storm response equipment on Friday. The crew will return to work through the duration of the storm salting and plowing when needed in order to keep the roads clear for emergency vehicles and safe passage of the general public as needed.
- PECO: Customers experiencing any gas or electrical issues should contact PECO at 1-800-841-4141opens phone dialer, peco.com or PECO Smart Mobile On-the-Go, the company’s mobile enhanced website.
If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact Borough Hall at 215-885-0700. Borough Hall phones will forward messages will be routed to the appropriate department-person and returned. You can also reach the Borough by emailing the Borough Manager at glocke@jenkintownboro.comcreate new email.
* If your call pertains to this snow emergency * Please leave a name and phone number or email address with your message if you would like a return call.
Stay Safe and Be Well
If you have an Emergency call 911.