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Property Tax Appeal Webinars August 24-27

Register now for this free webinar taking place each night from Monday, August 24 through Thursday, August 27 at 6:00 PM.

This workshop consists of a clinic of lawyers who will explain the process of appealing the recent tax assessments given by the County.

Click here to register

Calling the Class of 2021: Penn Wood Seniors Chat with Superintendent Tuesday, August 25

Superintendent Eric J. Becoats invites Penn Wood Seniors to an online Let’s Chat session

Dr. Becoats wants to speak to the Class of 2021 to discuss their vision for their senior year and how he can help them reach that vision.

The first session is Tuesday, August 25th from 1-3 pm on Zoom.

Every PWHS senior should check their WilliamPennSD.net (Gmail account) with the information.

The Zoom link to join the meeting will also be sent to that same email.

Stormwater House Calls

Free Program Available to Help with Stormwater Management at Your Home

The Stream Smart Stormwater House Call program creates opportunities for improved stormwater management on private property in densely urbanized watersheds where most of the land area is occupied by single-family homes. Our program will help educate you on stormwater pollution and provide an opportunity to have a stormwater audit/assessment of your property.

The audit/assessment will identify changes you can take to reduce stormwater runoff leaving your property. Each audit/assessment will provide owners with a detailed report regarding the current stormwater situation on the property, and the various best management practices you can take to reduce this impact.

The audits/assessments are provided by representatives from one or more than one of the following organizations depending upon where you live. You are welcome to call the contact person noted for your watershed organization to get more information about the Stream Smart program.

To learn more, visit https://streamsmarthousecalls.org

Streamsmart flyer

2020 General Election – Results and Updates


Election Results – Delaware County, PA
2020 General Election


Delaware County Mail-in Ballot Drop-Off Locations (Updated October 20)

Your vote is needed, your vote is important, your vote will make a difference!

The voter registration DEADLINE for the November 3, 2020 presidential election is October 19, 2020. If you have any questions or concerns call 1-877-VOTESPA (1-877-868-3772).

Mail-in and absentee ballot APPLICATIONS for the November 3, 2020, general election must be received by your county election office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. The Voted Ballots must be received by your county election office by 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, 2020.


Votes PA
Register to Vote at register.votespa.com

Voter Registration Information

Ways to submit your voter registration:

On the www.pavoterservices.pa.gov website.

Hand delivered to the Delaware County voter registration office. Government Center, Ground Floor 201 W. Front Street Media, PA 19063 Phone: 610-891-4659 Fax: 610-891-4814 TDD/TTY: (610) 891- 4306 Email: voterreg@co.delaware.pa.us

By mail to your county voter registration office, received by 10/19/2020. Click here to download a blank voter registration form.

If you are on active duty in the military, hospitalized/bedridden veteran, or an overseas citizen you can register at any time. See www.fvap.gov for more information.


Ways to Vote

Absentee Ballot (Reason Required)

Registered voters who are either too ill, hospitalized, on military deployment, or will be away from their designated polling area, will need to apply for an absentee ballot. Registered voters who may vote absentee include:

  • College Students
  • People whose work or vacation take them away from the Municipality where they live
  • Those with a physical disability or illness that prevents them from going to the polling place
  • Members of the military
  • People who may have a conflict due to the celebration of a religious holiday

Online: Registered voters can apply for an absentee ballot online with a valid PA driver’s license or photo I.D. from the PA Department of Transportation (PennDOT).

By Mail: Download an absentee ballot application form at votespa.com/absentee. Print, complete, sign, and deliver or mail the application to your county election office.

In-Person: Stop by Delaware County Bureau of Elections Government Center Bldg. 201 W. Front Street, Media, PA 19063 to apply in person. Find a county election office near you.

If you are a member of the military, an overseas voter, or in need of an emergency absentee ballot, visit Voting by Absentee Ballot to learn about other ways to request an absentee ballot.

Mail-In Ballot (No Reason Required)

How Do I Vote with a Mail-in Ballot? (PDF)

Applying for a Mail-In Ballot, which is similar to an Absentee Ballot, however the only difference is you do not need a reason. You may apply online, by mail, or in person.

Online: Visit www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication/#/OnlineAbsenteeBegin

By Mail: Beginning 50 days before an election, voters can download a mail-in ballot application form votespa.com. Print, complete, sign, and deliver or mail the application: Delaware County Bureau of Elections, 201 West Front Street, Media, PA 19063

In Person: Stop by Delaware County Bureau of Elections Government Center Bldg. 201 W. Front Street, Media, PA 19063 to apply in person. Find a county election office near you.


Voting in Delaware County: What to Expect at Your Polling Place


Important Dates


Last Day to Register to Vote:
October 19, 2020

Applications for Mail-In or Absentee Ballots:
Must be RECEIVED by your county election office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.

Voter Ballots Due:
VOTED BALLOTS must be RECEIVED by your county election office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 – postmarks are not enough.

General Election:
November 3, 2020


Helpful Resources for Voting

Delaware County Bureau of Elections

Government Center Bldg.

201 W. Front Street, Media, PA 19063

The Bureau of Elections supervises the conduction of elections in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The office prepares machine ballots, programs voting machines, processes and issues absentee ballots, oversees district election workers, and maintains county and local candidate filings for elected offices. In addition, the office also maintains records of county election results, campaign finance filings, polling places and district election workers.

Elections: Contact Elections for questions related to your polling place, when or where an election will be held and other election related information.

Ms. Laureen Hagan 

Chief Clerk/Director, Delaware Co.

201 W. Front St.

Government Center Bldg.

Media, PA 19063

(610) 891-4673

DelcoElection@co.delaware.pa.us
county election office

Voter Registration: Contact Voter Registration to confirm if you are registered to vote, how to register and other questions related to voter registration. ​
Ms. Mary Jo Headley

Chief Clerk/Director, Voter Registration

201 W. Front St.

Government Center Bldg.

Media, PA 19063

(610) 891-4659

DelcoElection@co.delaware.pa.us
Delaware County Website

Delaware County Elections Bureau
League of Women Voters
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Guide: Voting in PA

Pennsylvania Department of State (DOS): Pennsylvania Applications and Balloting Guidance: Mail-in and Absentee Ballots and Voter Registration Changes
Pennsylvania Election Updates : Sign up to receive official news, information, and updates
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of State PA Voter Services: Find your polling place
Official Pennsylvania Government Website: www.votespa.com
Vote 411: “one-stop-shop” for election related information –
National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS)
National Conference of State Legislature (NCSL)
U.S. Vote Foundation
U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP): Voting assistance for Service members,
their families and overseas citizens –

Committee of Seventy: nonpartisan civic leadership organization that advances representative, ethical and effective government in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania through citizen engagement and public policy advocacy.
USA.gov
Vote.org


COVID-19 testing for Delaware County Residents – August 25, 26 and 27 in Aldan

Delaware County will be offering drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing for residents on August 25, 26 and 27 in Prospect Park.

Testing will be conducted by trained medical staff utilizing a nasal swab (PCR) test kit.

Testing is available for residents 12 years of age and older who have COVID-19 symptoms, have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or who may be symptomatic. Testing is open to all residents and individuals who work in Delaware County. Critical and essential workforce—including first responders, healthcare system employees, grocery workers—and those at higher risk, including residents over the age of 65 and those with pre-existing health conditions, will be given priority.

Testing is available for both insured and uninsured residents. There are no out-of-pocket expenses or co-pays for those with health insurance. Please bring your insurance card to the testing site. A prescription from a doctor is not required. Upon arrival, residents will need to complete a registration form and a consent form. Residents are required to wear a mask/face covering at the test site.

Test results typically take up to 5-7 business days and will be sent by mail. Effective August 11, residents have the option of receiving test results faster through an online portal hosted by HNL Lab Medicine. Residents who elect to provide an email address will be able to create an online account on the MyHNLAccess portal at https://myhnlaccess.force.com/Patients/hnlloginpage where they can access their results. Residents who test positive will also receive a call from the Chester County Health Department.

John P. McBlain Community Center
210 Shisler Avenue, Aldan, PA 19018

August 25: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
August 26: Noon – 5:30 PM
August 27: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Residents are asked to pre-register online at www.chesco.org/4562/delco-testing or by phone at (610) 891-6129; walk-up testing will also be available. Please note that in the event of inclement weather, testing may be canceled.

Additional public COVID-19 testing sites in Delaware County will be announced in the coming weeks. An interactive map with dozens of COVID-19 test sites in Delaware County is available at www.delcopa.gov/testing. For more information about COVID-19 testing, symptoms and resources for the community can be found at www.delcopa.gov/ich/resources/coronavirus.html.

Aldan testing

prospect park covid test

COVID-19 testing for Delaware County Residents – August 18 and 20 in Prospect Park

UPDATE: Due to inclement weather the previously announced testing event on August 19 has been canceled.


Delaware County will be offering drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing for residents on August 18 and 20 in Prospect Park.

Testing will be conducted by trained medical staff utilizing a nasal swab (PCR) test kit.

Testing is available for residents 12 years of age and older who have COVID-19 symptoms, have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or who may be symptomatic. Testing is open to all residents and individuals who work in Delaware County. Critical and essential workforce—including first responders, healthcare system employees, grocery workers—and those at higher risk, including residents over the age of 65 and those with pre-existing health conditions, will be given priority.

Testing is available for both insured and uninsured residents. There are no out-of-pocket expenses or co-pays for those with health insurance. Please bring your insurance card to the testing site. A prescription from a doctor is not required. Upon arrival, residents will need to complete a registration form and a consent form. Residents are required to wear a mask/face covering at the test site.

Test results typically take up to 5-7 business days and will be sent by mail. Effective August 11, residents have the option of receiving test results faster through an online portal hosted by HNL Lab Medicine. Residents who elect to provide an email address will be able to create an online account on the MyHNLAccess portal at https://myhnlaccess.force.com/Patients/hnlloginpage where they can access their results. Residents who test positive will also receive a call from the Chester County Health Department.

Interboro High School
500 16th Avenue, Prospect Park, PA 19076

August 18: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
August 19: Noon – 5:30 PM
August 20: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Residents are asked to pre-register online at www.chesco.org/4562/delco-testing or by phone at (610) 891-6129; walk-up testing will also be available. Please note that in the event of inclement weather, testing may be canceled.

For more information on testing and an interactive map with dozens of COVID-19 test sites in Delaware County, visit www.delcopa.gov/testing. Additional public COVID-19 testing sites in Delaware County will be added and announced in the coming weeks. More information on COVID-19 testing, symptoms, and resources can be found on the Delaware County website at www.delcopa.gov/ich/resources/coronavirus.html.

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch/Storm Warning Wednesday August 12th

Heavy rain leading to flash flooding will be possible today into this evening.

Hazardous Weather: Showers and thunderstorms today and tonight will be capable of heavy rain. Much of the region is more vulnerable than normal to flash flooding due to the heavy rain last week, so it may not take as much rain today to cause flash flooding.

Locations affected:
The highest risk for heavy rain leading to flash flooding is across northern Delmarva, much of southeastern Pennsylvania, and portions of southwestern, central, and northern New Jersey (see the attached graphic).

Timing: Although showers and thunderstorms will be possible through the day and overnight, the period of greatest concern is this afternoon and this evening.

For more info visit http://www.weather.gov/phi/

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crisis cleanup

Home Cleanup Hotline for Storm Recovery

In light of the effects of Hurricane Isaias on our region, Delaware County Emergency Services, along with neighboring counties that affected by flooding, havs been working with Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster (VOAD) partners to establish the Hurricane Isaias Home Cleanup Hotline to support affected homeowners.

Residents should call 1-844-965-1386 (toll-free) to provide details about the extent of storm-related damages. The information will be shared with volunteers from local disaster relief organizations, community groups, and faith communities who may be able to help.

Call the Hurricane Isaias Home Cleanup Hotline if you need help with these types of services:

  • Cutting fallen trees
  • Removing affected drywall, flooring, and appliances
  • Tarping roofs
  • Mitigating mold

These services are performed by volunteers and will be provided at no cost to the resident. Service is not guaranteed, however. Resources are limited. After providing your information to the Hotline, you may be contacted by a representative from a participating organization who will determine if they are able to provide help.

The Hurricane Isaias Home Cleanup Hotline will remain open through Friday, August 28, 2020. Calls are answered by volunteers generally during business hours, but residents can call and leave a message at any time. A volunteer will return the call as soon as possible.

PLEASE NOTE: This Hotline does not provide help with social services such as food, clothing, and shelter. It also does not offer information about insurance, questions about FEMA assistance, or provide financial support. If you need assistance with concerns not related to cleaning your home, you can call 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211.

Telehealth

County Establishes Telehealth Helpline for Early Learning Professionals

A Telehealth Helpline has been set up to provide emotional support to early learning professionals in Delaware County.

855-464-9342, press 3

The helpline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by mental health professionals to assist early learning professionals living or working in the county. The call is confidential and may be anonymous if the caller prefers.

Early learning professionals can call the line to discuss their concerns, stresses, depression, etc. or can call if they just need to talk to someone who will listen.

For Early Learning Professionals who wish to speak to a resource outside Delaware County, please call the PA 24/7 Help & Referral line at 855-284-2494 or the Spiritual Care line at 717-303-3538.

Telehealth Helpline