Whitpain Township: Ida Clean-Up Continues

Press release from the Whitpain Township:

September 2, 2021

At the height of the storm yesterday, ten roadways were closed due to flooding. Currently, Mount Pleasant Ave. and Narcissa Rd. are still closed. 

The roadway on Mount Pleasant Ave., near the bridge over the Wissahickon, sustained significant flood damage.  The Township is working with a contractor to make emergency repairs to the roadway which started earlier today.  However, due to the extensive damage, the road will be closed and impassable for several days.

On Narcissa, a large tree is tangled in wires and is blocking the roadway.  The tree will be removed once the power lines are de-energized.

Our Police Department fielded numerous calls last night, in addition to offering mutual aid support to Upper Dublin Township. Upper Dublin sustained devastating damage from yesterday’s storm.

Centre Square Fire Company responded to multiple calls on a very busy night and worked closely with the Police Department and surrounding agencies to resolve several serious life-threatening situations.

Numerous sections of the Township are still without power. To report a power outage, call PECO at 1-800-841-4141 or go to www.peco.com. Do not assume that a neighbor has already called PECO.

Please do not call the Township to report a power outage or check on power restoration times as only PECO can provide this information.  Assume any downed power lines are energized and do not go near them.

This press release was produced by the Whitpain Township. The views expressed here are the author’s own.