Limerick Station Donates $60K To Montco Swat Team

LIMERICK, PA — The Limerick Generation Station has donated $60,000 to the Montgomery County SWAT's Western Region team, officials announced last week.

Authorities said that the station had been discussing unfunded needs in the local police community with Chief Michael Foltz, MSWAT-W team Commander, and Corporal Steve Morrisey of the Pottstown Police Department.

"This is great example of camaraderie, not only at the site, but between our security and external protective services," Exelon said in a statement. "Our contribution could protect and allow an officer to go home to their family after a dangerous shift...This contribution helps strengthen relationships in the community and will help keep our employees safe, as well as members of the community we serve."

The Western Region team covers 13 municipalities in Limerick Station's evacuation zone, including Pottstown, Lower Pottsgrove, Upper Pottsgrove, West Pottsgrove, Limerick, Douglass (Montg.), New Hanover, Lower Frederick, Royersford, Upper Providence, Collegeville, North Coventry (in Chester County), and Colebrookdale (Berks County).

The funds will be used for insurance, equipment, and maintenance costs for various vehicles.

Image via Exelon courtesy Lower Pottsgrove Township Police Department; photo featuring John McGee, Site Security Manager (center w/ Chief Foltz) and Frank Sturniolo, Plant Manager (left in dark blue jacket)