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The official page of the Chester County Department of Emergency Services. This page is not monitored 24/7 for emergencies call 911.

West Chester, PA
Joined March 2009
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Chester County - New Garden Township - Rt. 41 between Penn Green Road and Baltimore Pike is closed due to low-hanging wires. Please use an alternate route of travel.
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Wills for Heroes is holding an event on November 2 at the Chester County Bar Association. Please schedule your appointment online at or for more information visit
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Today begins Fire Prevention Week - Oct. 6-12. This year's theme - Smoke Alarms - Make them WORK for You ! is a reminder that working smoke alarms save lives. For more information on this year's theme visit
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It's National Preparedness Month - Smart911 is a free service for all residents. You create a profile & when you call 9-1-1 the information in your profile will be shown to the 9-1-1 dispatcher, who will give it to 1st Responders. Sign up today at
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28 days
Chester County - Westtown Twp - Rt 926 between Tanguy Road and Shady Grove Way is closed due to wires down in roadway. Please use an alternate route.
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September 25th is National See Something Say Something Day. Protect Your Every Day - If you See Something, Say Something. Report Suspicious Activity to 9-1-1
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It's National Preparedness Month - do you have a fire escape plan for your home? Do your household members know how to get out quickly if there is a fire? Do you practice your plan ? For more info visit
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It's National Preparedness Month - has your family discussed what you do if an emergency or disaster happens? Where will you meet? Who will you call to let everyone know you are ok? For information you should consider putting in your family plan, visit
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It's National Preparedness Month - do you have an emergency kit for your home and your car? And don't forget a kit for your pets ! Visit for a list of supplies that you should have in your kits.
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It's National Preparedness Month - do you have your important documents in a fire proof safe or a bank safety deposit box ? For more information on securing important documents visit
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In memory of those who lost their lives 23 years ago…We will never forget!!
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2 months
It's National Preparedness Month - are you signed up to receive emergency alerts from Chester County and your municipality? You can choose the type of alerts you want to receive & it will only take a few minutes to sign up at
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2 months
It's National Preparedness Month - at least one member of your household should know CPR and First Aid. Uwchlan Ambulance Corp () & Good Fellowship Ambulance () offer community CPR & First Aid classes. Please visit their websites.
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2 months
Have a safe and relaxing day !
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2 months
At a recent Board of Commissioners meeting, September was proclaimed National Preparedness Month. Are you ready should a disaster occur in Chester County? During September we will be posting some tips to be sure you and your family are ready.
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2 months
Have a safe weekend !
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Chester County is in a Heat Advisory for Wednesday, August 28th. Thunderstorms may also occur in the afternoon. For more information visit
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2 months
It's back to school time !! Here are reminders for drivers and school bus rules; You must stop for a school bus with red lights flashing at intersections and on roadways with painted lines. Also make eye contact with children crossing the street & obey school zone speed limits.
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It's back to school time !! Parents should review with their children how to safely walk to the bus stop or to school - Walk on the sidewalk,no sidewalk-walk facing traffic. Before crossing, look both ways for any cars & make eye contact with drivers to be sure they see you.
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Chester County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 10:00pm tonight.
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