Emergency Management

Please tune into the news stations for updated information regarding the Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isaias that is expected on the East Coast on Tuesday, August 4.

Everyone should be careful not to drive through standing water or be out driving in a torrential downpour. The winds are anticipated to be strong. Please remain inside, if possible.

Here are some tips for preparing for a tropical storm or hurricane:

Stay out of floodwater.

• Always follow warnings about flooded roads.
• Do not drive in flooded areas—cars or other vehicles will not protect you from floodwaters. They can be swept away or may stall in moving water.
• If you have to be in or near floodwater, wear a life jacket, especially if the water is rising.
• Wash your hands with soap and water if you have been in floodwater. If you do not have soap or water, use alcohol-based wipes or sanitizer. Floodwater can contain many things that may harm health, including germs, dangerous chemicals, human and livestock waste, wild or stray animals, downed power lines, and other contaminants that can make you sick.

Never use a wet electrical device.

• Turn off the power at the main breaker in your house if the device is still plugged in. Wait for an electrician to check the device before using it.
• If the power is out, use flashlights instead of candles. If you have to use candles, keep them away from anything that can catch fire. Always stay near lit candles.
• Keep a fire extinguisher handy, and make sure your family knows how to use it.

Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Fuel-burning equipment creates carbon monoxide (CO). This can include equipment like generators, pressure washers, charcoal grills, and camp stoves. You cannot smell or see carbon monoxide, but if it builds up in your home, it can cause sudden illness and death.
• Never use portable gasoline or coal-burning equipment or camp stoves inside your home, basement, or garage. Keep it outside and at least 20 feet from any window, door, or vent.
• Use a battery-operated or battery backup CO detector any time you use a generator or anything else that burns fuel.
  If you have a CO detector and it starts beeping, leave your home right away and call 911.

Be careful near damaged buildings.

• Do not enter a damaged building until local authorities determine it is safe. Hurricanes can damage buildings and make them unsafe.
• Leave your home or building if you hear shifting or unusual noises. Strange noises could mean the building about to fall.

Stay away from power lines.

• Watch out and stay clear of fallen power lines that may be hanging overhead or on the ground. Call the electric company to report them.

Protect yourself from animals and pests.

• Stay away from wild or stray animals after a storm. Call 911 or your public health department to report them.
• Use insect repellent (bug spray) with DEET or picaridin. Wear long sleeves, pants, and socks when you are outside.
• Report dead animals to local officials.

National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning. Flash flooding conditions are imminent. For more info: www.weather.gov/phi/

Precautionary/preparedness actions: goo.gl/owhlyc

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams…urban areas…highways…streets and underpasses as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.

A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately. Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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Delaware County Council Chairman Brian Zidek signed a Disaster Emergency Declaration on June 1 in response to civil disturbance, which has caused property damage and affected the safety, health and welfare of residents in Upper Darby Township and other municipalities in the county.

On May 31, some protests in response to the death of George Floyd devolved into civil disturbances in Upper Darby and other locations in the county. Businesses in Upper Darby suffered extensive property damage and additional law enforcement from neighboring municipalities and the National Guard were brought in to protect the safety of residents. Delaware County Council requested the National Guard over the weekend to assist Delaware County’s law enforcement. Over 600 Guardsmen have been placed on state active duty to provide support to local law enforcement.

The Emergency Declaration suspends certain County rules and regulations relating to limits on contracting and employment involving the emergency and will facilitate applications to the state government for emergency assistance from impacted businesses and residents.

The declaration will remain in effect until revoked in writing, or in seven days.

THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

BOROUGH OF YEADON DELAWARE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
STATE OF EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION NO. 2020-02

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WHEREAS, protests and riots have erupted across the country in response to the recent death of George Floyd, a Black man in Minneapolis who died after one or more white police officers knelt on his neck, the latest in a long line of the deaths of Black men and women that have spurred protests across our nation; and

WHEREAS, peaceful demonstrations began and subsequently escalated, by some persons, to include actions of vandalism, property damage, rioting, and/or looting in Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Delaware Counties; and

WHEREAS, the Borough remains subject to a State and Borough Declaration of Emergency related to the 2019 novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, on this day, the imposition of a curfew became necessary to protect the Borough and its residents from severe endangerment and harm to their health, safety and property; and

NOW THEREFORE, this 1st day of June, pursuant to the relevant sections of the Emergency Management Code and the Pennsylvania Borough Code; I do hereby declare a state of emergency within the Borough of Yeadon.

As the Mayor of the Borough of Yeadon, I do hereby order a Borough wide curfew limiting the hours when persons may go upon or travel the public streets as follows (collectively “Curfew Hours”):
From June 1, 2020 at 9:00 p.m. until June 2, 2020 at 5:00 a.m. and continuing each day until further Order.

FURTHER, During these Curfew Hours only persons that must leave their home to work at essential businesses, or to seek medical attention or the assistance of law enforcement and must go upon or travel the public streets to do so shall be permitted upon such public streets in the Borough of Yeadon.

FURTHER, his Order shall remain in effect until June 6, 2020 unless rescinded, superseded, or amended by further Order. Failure to comply with this Order shall result in orders to disburse, and the imposition of penalties, fines, other remedies as provided for by law.

FURTHER, I authorize the Yeadon Borough Police Department to enforce this Emergency Proclamation.

STILL FURTHER, this EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION shall be in full force and effect for seven (7) days unless extended by Council.

MAYOR OF THE BOROUGH OF YEADON
The Honorable Rohan Hepkins

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