The Public Works Department has been preparing for the potential threat of severe weather currently forecasted to begin tomorrow December 16th, and continue into Thursday, December 17th. According to the most recent update provided opens in a new windowHEREopens PDF file by the National
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Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration
Jenkintown Borough would like to share the following “Code Blue” cold weather emergency information provided by The Montgomery County Commissioners:
A “Code Blue” is declared when winter conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to people without shelter.
NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a “Code Blue” Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service.
The “Code Blue” Declaration has been issued for Montgomery County for the period beginning Monday, December 14, 2020, at 9 p.m. and ending on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at 9 a.m. During this time, either the temperature or the wind chill is expected to be below 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
A “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration is made in Montgomery County when winter conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals without shelter.
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Important Schedule Changes to Public Works Services This Week due to the Threat of Severe Potential Weather
The Public Works Department has been preparing for the threat of severe potential weather currently forecasted to begin the morning of Wednesday, December 16th, and continue through the morning of December 17th. There will be temporary
COVID 19 UPDATE: December 12th, 2020
Jenkintown Borough continues to update the opens in a new windowBorough website with the latest COVID-19 information and community resources that have been provided by County, State and Federal agencies.
PECO ROAD CLOSURES: Saturday, December 12th PECO Accelerated Gas Infrastructure Modernization Project (AGIMP)
Natural Gas Service Upgrades
The Borough has been notified by PECO’s subcontractor, Henkels & McCoy, that there will be temporary lane closures on Walnut Street from West to Hillside Avenues tomorrow, December 12th from 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM to allow for service upgrades to be safely completed in this area.