West Chester still under snow emergency

Posted by Press Release on January 24, 2016

West Chester Borough snow emergency will remain in effect until 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 25. This will allow the borough to continue its snow clearing and removal with minimal interference. Snow removal operations will continue overnight Sunday, a press release said. The borough prioritizes snow removal operations based up public safety needs, impact on community facilities and resources, and traffic volume. In addition, a storm of this magnitude requires the borough to haul snow away from streets, in addition to plowing. Therefore, we ask for your patience as our crews diligently work to clear the borough's streets.

Parking in all Borough off-street lots and in garages will remain free until 8 a.m. on Monday. To avoid parking charges, please remove your vehicle before then.

There will be no trash pick-up on Monday that day.

Please move your vehicle from any zone with an 8 a.m.-11 a.m. parking restriction. The borough will be using that time to conduct intensive snow removal operations in your neighborhood.

As a reminder, the borough's ordinances require sidewalks to be cleared 24 hours after the end of a snow event. Enforcement of this law will begin on Monday, Jan. 25.

Help the fire department respond to fires by clearing snow from fire hydrants on your property.

The borough's business operations will be on a delayed opening on Monday. Business operations will begin at 11 a.m..

You are encouraged to visit the borough website at West-Chester.com. Sign up for weather and informational alerts with the Notify Me service.

Please contact PECO to report all power outages at 1-800-841-4141. Make sure your mobile devices are charged prior to the event so you can receive updates regarding the storm.

If you have an emergency, call 911 or the Borough's Police Department at 610-696-2700.