The Supervisors and road crew make every effort to handle situations as quickly as possible in any emergency.  The Township's main responsibilites are:

• clear the roads and stormwater easements
• barricade impassable roads
• assist the Fire Departments
• report to Erie County Emergency Management
• report damage within the Township for possible Federal assistance (FEMA)
• conduct a damage assessment throughout the Township for Emergency Management

What you should do -

• call 911 for accidents and life-threatening emergencies
• clean debris from catch basins
• call the Township (474-5942) to clean debris from exposed ends of stormwater pipes
• have a backup sump pump for your basement
• keep yards clear of debris that could wash into drainage ditches/pipes and cause a blockage
• keep open drainage ditches free and clear of ANY debris
• report any damage to the Township (474-5942)
• STAY HOME IF ROADS CONDITIONS ARE BAD TO ALLOW ADEQUATE TIME TO CLEAR ROADS
• BE PATIENT

Electrical Outages -

• Call Penelec (888-544-4877), even if your neighbor has called.  The more precise information Penelec has of where and how many homes are involved, the quicker response.
• Have backup generator and run it outside to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.  House connection should have an approved emergency transfer switch.
• People with special needs should have back up provisions or call 911
• Keep your refrigerator and freezer closed.
• Keep supplies handy -
• BE PATIENT