Chesco’s Amer completes FEMA Master Public Information Officer Program
On Left: Michael J. Sharon, FEMA Emergency Management Institute Deputy SuperintendentOn Right: Amy Amer
WEST CHESTER — Completing a year-long professional development program, Amy Kate Amer, Community Outreach Coordinator for Chester County Department of Emergency Services joins less than 70 others across the U.S. and the only one in Pennsylvania, as a recognized Master Public Information Officer...
Snow, ice, rains could make for messy roadways
Much of Chester County is expected to be hit with a fairly heavy snow storm Saturday afternoon, with total accumulations of between 4 and 7 inches, but it may be what follows that causes more headaches for local residents.
The snow is expected to turn to a freezing mix, with the potential of coating surfaces with as much as a 1/10th of an inch of ice before finally turning to rain in the overnight...
County now shifting into flood-recovery mode
5.5 inches of rain prompts evacuations, more than 60 water rescues
The storm left these giant sink holes at Colonial Hyundai in Thorndale. Although the waters had largely receded amongst Thursday sunshine, reminders of the ferocity of Wednesday’s storm could be seen across Chester County.
The water is receding, and now the necessary mop-up will begin. And if county officials had their...
County issues reminder on storm disaster aid
Forms due by noon Friday to determine eligibility for federal assistance
Chester County officials want to remind residents, businesses, and nonprofits that experienced damage from the ice storm to inform the county by filling out a disaster request form, needed to assess the county’s eligibility for federal assistance.
The Chester County Department of Emergency Services participated in a conference call...
County: Disaster loans possible for small businesses
Companies adversely impacted by February storms urged to apply for aid
Small businesses that sustained substantial economic injury from February’s ice and snowstorms, regardless of physical damage, may be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), county officials said.
“Small businesses and agricultural cooperatives that have lost business as a result...
Area residents bracing for yet another onslaught
Officials urging people to stay off roads, expected to be treacherous
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Like many Chester County residents, this robin is likely hoping the next round of nasty weather doesn’t include ice. Photo by Dave Lichter
The $899 price tag was no deterrent for customers determined not to endure another prolonged power outage, no matter what the cost....
