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PECO Preparing for Heavy Rain & Strong Winds Today

PECO is closely monitoring current weather forecasts and preparing for heavy rain and strong winds today and into tonight. We are currently preparing our crews and employees to respond to any outages that may occur due to this storm.

It is also important for you to take steps to prepare and know how to stay connected with us before any possible weather or outages.

Stay in touch.

If your lights go out, we offer several ways for your to report your outage. Save these links now so they are quickly and easily accessible if you need them.

  • Download our PECO mobile app to quickly report an outage from a mobile device. The app will also provide notifications as the outage status is updated.
  • Utilize our two-way texting program for reporting an outage and receiving updates. By texting “ADDOUTAGE” to MYPECO (697326), customers can opt in to receiving text message updates, report outages and check the status of their outage through text. To use this service a customer’s mobile number must be registered with their account.
  • Report an outage online, including on a smart phone or tablet, by providing the account or phone number.
  • Use our interactive outage map to report an outage and for the most up-to-date outage information.
  • Call us directly at 1-800-841-4141 to report an outage or natural gas emergency.
    • If you smell natural gas or see downed power lines, leave the area immediately and call 1-800-841-4141. Representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Stay Safe.

  • Always stay away from damaged electrical equipment, especially downed power lines and tree limbs that may come into contact with power lines.
  • Don’t connect your portable generator directly to your home’s wiring. Never use a generator indoors or in an attached garage. Read and adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions for safe operation.

PECO & Arbor Day Energy-Saving Trees

PECO is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to provide customers with trees to plant strategically around their homes for environmental impact and energy savings. This year marks PECO’s 10th anniversary as an Energy-Saving Trees partner. PECO’s program has provided almost 10,000 free trees to customers. By planting trees around your home, you can add to your property value, reduce your carbon footprint, improve air quality and more effectively catch storm water runoff.  When fully grown, these trees can also help reduce the amount of energy your home uses.  Customers can reserve their trees now until the last week of April – act fast, as the trees go quickly! Trees can be picked up in each county on April 28th. Find more details and reserve your tree here: www.arborday.org/peco.

  •  The online portal allows customers to view their home and choose the correct tree species to maximize energy savings and environmental impact.
  • This year’s program will allow customers to pick up their trees in-person at different community sites. For a limited time, customers can also receive a 1 to 3-foot-tall seedling in a container delivered to their homes.
  • Only PECO customers may participate in the program.

Don’t Forget your Dog’s 2023 License

All dogs 3 months or older must be licensed by January 1 of each year.  An annual license is $8.50 and a lifetime license is $51.50.  If your dog is spayed or neutered, the annual fee is $6.50 and a lifetime license is $31.50.  Licenses may be purchased through the Bucks County Treasurer, Kristian Ballerini.

You can purchase your dog’s license in-person at the Treasurer’s office or on-line.  Click HERE to visit the website.

Contact the Bucks County Treasurer’s office with any questions, 215-348-6244.

Bucks County Treasurer, 5th Floor Administration Building, 55 E. Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901

Playwicki Farm Volunteer Drive

Would you like to do something that is satisfying and of great service to your community?

Playwicki Farm is having a Volunteer Drive.

Join us to learn about our volunteering opportunities.

WHEN:  Saturday, December 17, 2022

WHERE:  In the farm house

TIME:  11AM – 11:45AM

No qualifications are needed to volunteer, just your desire to help.

We are looking for people to:

  • Work special events that we hold for the community like our Food Truck rallies.
  • Help maintain & preserve the park (think Earth Day).

You decide what you want to do and how much time you want to volunteer.

Volunteering can give you a sense of community and the satisfaction of knowing you helped keep Playwicki Farm vibrant and beautiful.

For more information, please contact us.

Email:  playwicki.farm.foundation@gmail.com

or call Stu Freeman at 267-241-3954

Playwicki Farm, 2350 Bridgetown Pike, Feasterville, PA 19053

Looking for Volunteers!

If you are interested in getting involved with our community, we have some volunteer opportunities available with 3 of our subsidiary boards.

  1. Youth Advisory Council – There are 4 openings.  This task force advises the Board of Supervisors on all matters pertaining to the reduction & ultimate elimination of drug and alcohol abuse, other harmful behaviors, and the effects of depression on youth in our Township.
  2. Environmental Advisory Council – There is 1 opening.  This council identifies environmental problems, recommends plans & programs to the appropriate agencies for the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment with the Township, makes recommendations as to the use of open land areas of the Township, and undertakes environmental tasks as requested by the Board of Supervisors.
  3. Recreation Board – There are 2 openings.  The Recreation Board shall advise the Board of Supervisors to the equipment, operation, supervision and maintenance of parks, recreation areas, and facilities.

To volunteer, submit a letter of interest to administration@lstwp.org.

State Rep. Frank Farry Holding Paper Shredding Event

Saturday, May 14, 9 AM to 1 PM at Langhorne District Office Parking Lot, 370 East Maple Avenue.

To help residents securely dispose of old documents and guard themselves against identity theft, I will be hosting a free community paper shredding event. Residents of the 142nd District are encouraged to bring documents that contain sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers, medical information or bank account numbers, to be thoroughly shredded. Individuals are limited to two file boxes of paper; no plastic bags please.

Please place your items to be shredded in the trunk of your vehicle, remain in your car and staff will handle the rest. My staff will also be on hand to address any state-related issues or questions.

Fourth of July Parade Needs Volunteers

Red, White and Blue In 2022 will be the theme of the Lower Southampton, PA Township Independence Day Parade and celebration which will be held with all its pageantry, music, color and excitement on Monday, July 4 beginning at 1 p.m. The public is invited free of charge.

According to Ed Shannon and Jennifer BeVier, parade committee chairpersons, “We are thrilled to be able to announce that we will be parading and celebrating with our highest spirits again this year.” This year’s patriotic salute to America’s birthday will be staged and conducted under the aegis of the Lower Southampton Township supervisors and the Independence Day parade committee.

The Lower Southampton July 4th Parade will begin at Second Street and Bustleton Pike in Feasterville at 1 p.m. and move north on Route 213 Bridgetown Pike to the Lower Southampton Intermediate School and the Lower Southampton Township grounds. Volunteers are needed to help set up and serve as marshals for the event.

For additional information about event participation or volunteering, contact Jennifer BeVier at 732-579-7467. Rain date will be Saturday, July 9.