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Declaration of Snow Emergency

Posted on: February 17, 2021 - 2:00pm

Upper Gwynedd Township is declaring a Snow Emergency effective at 4pm today, February 17, 2021.  In anticipation of that, we would like to remind you that parking on ALL township streets are prohibited during the entire duration of the declaration. This means that towing and citations may result if you are parked on roads within the township during this time. We ask that you make alternate parking arrangements ahead of time so that our Public Works Department can safely and efficiently clear your streets. If you see a vehicle parked on a Township roadway, please contact Upper Gwynedd Police at 215-699-5861.

For any other weather related emergency, please dial 9-1-1.

We would also like to remind residents and business owners that it is illegal to deposit snow removed from sidewalks or private property onto any Township street and you are prohibited from throwing or blowing of snow into the streets from sidewalk or properties. Violators are subject to fines.  To assist emergency personnel, specifically firefighters, please be sure to clear a three (3) foot clearance around all fire hydrants on your property.  

The Township is planning for the snow event with crews out preparing known trouble spots and will remain on call until after the Snow Emergency is lifted. Throughout the storm, crews will be clearing snow on all Township roads, but realize that snowfall rates may exceed the capacity of our crews at times.

Should this storm feature ice which can collect on trees and wires along with windy conditions. Under no circumstance should residents attempt to lift, move or adjust electric wires.  Please contact PECO for any power outages.

It will be posted on the website and social media channels when the Snow Emergency is lifted, and residents can resume normal parking.

The Township also asks citizens to be neighborly and check on elderly or vulnerable neighbors who may need assistance. Also be sure to keep house numbers visible so that emergency responders can find you in case of emergency. Working together to overcome the obstacles and adversity created by weather situations such as these creates a greater sense of community and kindness. We will get through this weather together. We are #UGTstrong!