UPDATED: Sunday, 7:16 p.m.:
Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
With a winter storm now predicted to bring snow to the area Sunday, local municipalities are declaring snow emergencies ahead of the first flakes.
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Bristol Borough
No declaration has been made, but Bristol Borough police issued the following message:
The Bristol Borough Police in anticipation of further snow will be posting no parking on Mill Street and the 100 block of Radcliffe Street late Saturday evening, February 6th, through Sunday afternoon February 7th. We appreciate the cooperation of the public in keeping the street clear.
Bristol Township
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From Bristol Township officials:
A Snow Emergency has been declared for Bristol Township in anticipation of the forecasted snowfall. The snow emergency begins at 3:00am Sunday, February 7, 2021 and ends at 6:00am on Monday, February 8, 2021 subject to change depending on the track of the incoming weather. As of now, it is forecasted to be a short duration storm, but could snow 1-2 inches per hour.
During this emergency: During a snow emergency, parking is prohibited on all designated Snow Emergency routes and on all Township roadways where residents have access to off-street parking.
No person shall operate a vehicle upon any street without chains or all-weather tires.
Any vehicle parked, stalled, incapable of moving or left unattended on any street, may be removed or towed by the Police Department.No person shall deposit snow upon any street.
Please try to limit travel during the anticipated storm. You can monitor weather forecasts at www.weather.gov.If you lose power, please report the outage directly to PECO at 1-800-841-4141.
The following are Snow Emergency Routes:
Bath Road – From New Rodgers Road to Route 13
Bristol-Oxford Valley Road – From New Falls Road to Lakeland Avenue
Cedar Avenue – From Route 13 to State Road
Edgely Road – From New Falls Road to Route 13
Ford Road – From Bath Road to Hilltop Avenue
Green Lane – From Mill Creek Road to Route 13
Levittown Parkway – From New Falls Road to the Tullytown Borough line
Mill Creek Road – From Levittown Parkway to Bristol-Oxford Valley Road
New Falls Road – From Hood Boulevard to Durham Road
Newport Road – From I-95 to Route 13Veteran’s Highway – From Ford Road to Route 13
Olds Boulevard – From Queen Anne Road to Oxford Valley Road
River Road – From State Road to Cedar Avenue
Route 13 – From Cedar Avenue to Haines Road
State Road – Rt. 413 to Browns Lane
Snow Emergency routes roads receive highest priority in plowing and de-icing. Major Intersections, Section Entrances, Passes and Drives are then cleared. In accordance with Township ordinances, all vehicles parked on a township street or right-of-way MUST be removed within two hours after snow or sleet falls in sufficient amounts to form, lay upon and cover the street surface so as to permit unimpeded access and passage by snow and ice removal equipment. The Police Department is authorized to issue citations to any vehicle left on the streets and rights-of-way two (2) hours after snow or sleet falls.
During winter storms there are many ways residents are able to help provide thorough and efficient snow removal services. The following is a list of Do’s and Don’ts for residents to follow during snow/ice storms. Following these guidelines will help provide safe passage for everyone.
DO:
Clear the sidewalk in front of your home within 12 hours (required by Municipal Ordinance)Move vehicles from the street into your driveway to not obstruct Municipal Snowplows.
Clear fire hydrants of snow and ice so they are visible and quickly accessible.
Clear all vehicle windows of snow and ice BEFORE operating the vehicle (required by PA Vehicle Code)Clear sufficient space to accommodate garbage and recycling containers.
Help elderly or disabled neighbors that may not be able to clear snow as required.
Delay unnecessary travel until after roads have been cleared.
DO NOT:
Place snow from driveways or sidewalks into the roadway (prohibited by Municipal Ordinance)Leave vehicles on or near the road in a manner that will hinder snowplow activities.
If you have a true emergency, call 911. For all other questions or concerns, please either contact the Bristol Township Non Emergency Police Department at 215-785-4040 or contact Lisa Strong in the Public Works Department at lstrong@bristoltownship.org or 267-812-2922. Leaving comments or messaging on FB may result in slower replies.
Falls Township
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From the fire marshal:
Falls Township is declaring a SNOW EMERGENCY for midnight tonight through 8PM Sunday evening. Forecast is calling for 4-7 inches of heavy snow starting in the early morning hours and ending tomorrow afternoon. Please move all vehicles, boats, trailers, etc.. off the street onto your property. Please share on your timeline.
Langhorne Borough
No declaration has been made.
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Langhorne Manor Borough
No declaration has been made.
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Penndel Borough
No declaration has been made.
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Middletown Township
From the township:
A snow emergency will be in effect at 5 AM Sunday, February 7. Please move vehicles off the road and take necessary precautions.
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Fire Marshal Jim McGuire asked residents to please move their vehicles from the street. He said the large amount of snow from the past few days and freezing weather makes it harder for plow crews and emergency responders.
Tullytown Borough
No declaration has been made.
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