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PECO is Preparing for Wind & Rain Today…

This is a Message from PECO…

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PECO is closely monitoring current weather forecasts and preparing for heavy rain and strong winds today and into tonight. We are currently preparing our crews and employees to respond to any outages that may occur due to this storm.

It is also important for you to take steps to prepare (https://www.pecoconnection.com/2021/01/30/storm-preparedness-and-safety-tips/ ) and know how to stay connected with us before any possible weather or outages.

Stay in touch.
If your lights go out, we offer several ways for your to report your outage. Save these links now so they are quickly and easily accessible if you need them.

• Do not call your Borough or Township Offices.
• Download our PECO mobile app to quickly report an outage from a mobile device. The app will also provide notifications as the outage status is updated.
• Utilize our two-way texting program for reporting an outage and receiving updates. By texting “ADDOUTAGE” to MYPECO (697326), customers can opt in to receiving text message updates, report outages and check the status of their outage through text. To use this service a customer’s mobile number must be registered with their account.
• Report an outage online at https://secure.peco.com/powerOutages/accountVerification , including on a smart phone or tablet, by providing the account or phone number.
• Use our interactive outage map at https://www.peco.com/outages/experiencing-an-outage/outage-map to report an outage and for the most up-to-date outage information.
• Call us directly at 1-800-841-4141 to report an outage or natural gas emergency.
o If you smell natural gas or see downed power lines, leave the area immediately and call 1-800-841-4141. Representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Stay Safe.
• Always stay away from damaged electrical equipment, especially downed power lines and tree limbs that may come into contact with power lines.

Join us for ‘The Stories Behind Peace Valley’ – Thursday, June 29th at 7:30pm

“Stories Behind Peace Valley” offers a glimpse into the history, businesses, mining operations, lake project and the lives and activities of those who lived and worked there before the man-made lake was created. Lake Galena and the village of New Galena were named after the discovery of the mineral in the valley that changed the future of the lives and livelihood of the residents and businesses forever. The book is organized as a virtual tour, stopping at places of interest along the trail that encircles the lake. This publication is a timely release with the 300th anniversary of New Britain Township approaching in 2023.
Event is at the new Doylestown Borough Hall at Broad & Doyle Streets. Click here to see the Facebook link: Behind Peace Valley | Facebook
No entrance fee, books available for purchase.

Bucks County Emergency Management Agency ALERT

This is a message from ReadyBucks
Bucks County EMA
Bucks County will continue to experience hazy and smoky conditions through tomorrow.
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a code orange air quality alert Wednesday for The Philadelphia Metro area. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children…people suffering from asthma… heart disease or other lung diseases…and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.
Bucks County EMA