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MS4 Presentation – Public Comment Invited

Lower Southampton Township invites the public to review and provide written comment on the Township’s Pollutant Reduction Plan (PRP) and the Township’s Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Plan beginning on July 24, 2024 and extending through August 27, 2024. The PRP and TMDL Plan, as required by the Township’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Small Municipal Storm Sewer Systems (MS4), outlines the Township’s 5-year plan, to reduce sediment and nutrient loading to impaired local surface waters. The Township is proposing Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce sediment and nutrient loading to Neshaminy Creek and Poquessing Creek.  A copy of the PRP and TMDL Plans are available for public review at the Township Municipal Building located at 1500 Desire Avenue, Feasterville, PA 19053 Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Public comments should be submitted, in writing, to the Lower Southampton Township Manager at the address listed above no later than August 27, 2024 at 5:00 pm.   The Township will also discuss the PRP and TMDL Plans and accept comments from the public at its regularly scheduled workshop session with the Board of Supervisors Meeting on August 14, 2024 at 6:30 pm.

Township Vehicles & Equipment for Sale on Municibid

Lower Southampton Township, 1500 Desire Avenue, Feasterville, PA 19053 will be selling:

  • 2 – 2016 Ford Explorers
  • 2 – 2017 Ford Explorers
  • 2010 GMC 1500 4-wheeler
  • 2008 Ford Explorer
  • 1987 GMC Step Van
  • 2014 Marathon KEB-115T Trailer
  • 1990 Massey-Ferguson 240 Tractor
  • 1987 Ford Tractor
  • 1997 Honda Fourtrax
  • Meyer 8-1/2′ plow
  • Hunter tire balancer
  • Hunter tire changer
  • 2 – John Deere 1445 4-wheel drive mowers

The sale will take place through www.Municibid.com.

Sale Start Date: 8/15/24 8:30 AM

Sale End Date: 8/30/24 4:30 PM

PECO Work in Township

PECO is continuing to work on upgrading and installing new equipment to modernize and enhance the local electric grid.  This project is part of PECO’s Reliability & Resiliency Plan to invest $1.36 billon through2025 on targeted reliability-focused infrastructure investments.  These investments will help strengthen the local electric infrastructure to better withstand more frequent and damaging storms, deliver enhanced reliability for customers, and enable the adoption of clean energy resources.

About this project:

  • PECO is investing more than $335,000 to enhance the local electric infrastructure in the Township.
  • Existing lower voltage electric circuits will be upgraded to higher voltages to better meet customer needs.
  • A machine referred to as a directional bore machine will be used to install new conduit as well as new underground electrical cable throughout your neighborhood.
  • New equipment, including pad-mount transformers could be installed or replaced as necessary.
  • This work will help to improve reliability – reducing the frequency of outages and minimizing the duration of outages that do occur and will increase the ability for customers to install clean energy resources, like solar generation.
  • Work will occur along Herrick Avenue, Roselyn Drive, Merle Way, Crestwood Avenue, and E. Bristol Road.
  • Construction will begin in mid-August 2024.  The project is expected to be completed by the end of October 2024.
  • Work will be performed by PECO crews and qualified PECO contractors

Crews may need to temporarily interrupt service to safely complete some of this work.  PECO will work with local residents to ensure they are informed in advance of their activities and any planned interruptions.  to ensure you receive all outage updates, please confirm that your phone number is accurate in PECO’s system through MyAccount at peco.com/myaccount or by calling PECO at 1-800-494-4000.

PECO will work closely with local officials to minimize the impact on traffic and pedestrians whenever possible.  Access for services such as trash removal, student transportation and emergency vehicles will be maintained during construction.  If you have any questions regarding the details of this project and how it may impact you, please contact Gary Dollahon, Customer Liaison, at Gary.Dollahon@exeloncorp.com.

Prepare for Hurricanes & Summer Storms

Prepare for Hurricanes and Summer Storms

For many, warm weather means enjoying the outdoors with picnics, swimming and gardening. But summer isn’t always a day at the beach. As temperatures increase, so do the chances for thunderstorms and hurricanes.

Although hurricane season began in May, late summer and early fall are when we typically experience the most hurricanes as ocean waters warm. Remember, hurricanes are not just a coastal problem, so it’s important to know the risks where you live since rain, wind and flooding could happen far from the coast. No matter where you live, thunderstorms can also be a threat. Lightning injures 243 people and kills about 20 people on average each year in the United States (see Weather.gov for more information). Heavy rain from thunderstorms can lead to flash floods and power outages. In addition, tornadoes can form during some thunderstorms.

Here are some tips to prepare for storms this summer:

For all storms

  • Download the free FEMA app to receive real-time alerts from the National Weather Service and to stay informed about watches and warnings. You can also sign up to receive Emergency Alerts in your area.
  • Make an emergency plan. Be sure to have extra water and nonperishable foods at home. Get started by having enough supplies for your household, including medication, disinfectants and pet supplies. Make sure you consider your family’s unique needs, including anyone who needs medicine or medical equipment. If there’s a chance you will need to evacuate, create a smaller “go bag” to take with you or keep in the trunk of your vehicle. Remember that after certain severe weather events like a hurricane or tornado, you may not be able to buy some essential items for days or even weeks.

Hurricanes

  • Know your risk for hurricanes and take action to prepare by visiting FEMA’s Protective Actions Research website. Hurricanes are not just a coastal concern. Rain, wind, flooding and even tornadoes can strike far inland from where a hurricane or tropical storm makes landfall.
  • If you live in an area that’s affected by hurricanes, practice your evacuation route with household members and pets, and identify where you will stay. Local emergency managers can provide the latest recommendations based on the threat to your community.
  • Make sure to clear storm drains and gutters and bring outside furniture indoors. Consider installing hurricane shutters if you need added protection against the storm.

Thunderstorms

  • Be prepared for thunderstorm, lightning and hail by planning to move inside a sturdy building or a metal vehicle with a roof. Remember the saying, “When thunder roars, go indoors.” Moving under a tree to stay dry is especially dangerous because lightning often strikes the tallest object in its path.
  • There is no safe space outdoors. If you are caught outside with no safe shelter anywhere nearby the following actions may reduce your risk:
    • Immediately get off elevated areas such as hills, mountain ridges or peaks.
    • Never lie flat on the ground.
    • Never shelter under an isolated tree.
    • Never use a cliff or rocky overhang for shelter.
    • Immediately get out and away from ponds, lakes and other bodies of water.
    • Stay away from objects that conduct electricity (barbed wire fences, power lines, windmills, etc.).
  • Unplug appliances and plan to avoid running water or using landline phones. Electricity from lightning can travel through plumbing and phone lines. Stay off corded phones, computers and other electrical equipment that put you in direct contact with electricity. Avoid plumbing, including sinks, baths and faucets.
  • Stay away from windows and doors and stay off porches. Do not lie on concrete floors, and do not lean against concrete walls.

Tornadoes

  • Be prepared for a tornado by understanding that they can happen anytime, anywhere so it’s important to know where to stay safe. If a tornado warning is issued for your area, immediately find a place such as a basement or storm cellar where you can safely shelter in place. If you can’t find a basement or storm cellar, locate a small, interior room on the lowest level where you are, and shelter there until it is safe to come out of your shelter location.
  • If you are outside and can’t get to a sturdy building, do not shelter under an overpass or bridge. You’re safer in a low, flat location.
  • Use your arms to protect your head and neck. Watch out for flying debris that can cause injury or death.

Notice to Residents Regarding Construction at the Township Administration Building

UPDATE 7/19/2024:  The Township Administration Building parking lot will be closed from Friday, 7/19 in the evening until Monday, 7/22 in the morning due to roof and siding work being performed all weekend.

At the May 22nd Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board awarded the bid for the Township Administration Building roof replacement to Beaver Home Improvements, LLC.  The contractor is set to begin with the demolition of the existing roof on Wednesday, July 17 at 8 AM (weather permitting).  The work is expected to take place over the next two weeks.

Please be advised that during the demolition phase, there may be loud noise coming from the building site.  The building will remain open for normal business hours (M-F, 9AM – 5PM) during construction.  All safety precautions are being taken to keep the residents and employees safe while the work is being completed.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

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