The National Weather Service in Mounty Holly, NJ, issued a Winter Storm Watch until Wednesday, February 2. For an update on the forecast, visit http://weather.gov/er/phi/.
This storm brings with it the potential for icy conditions. Freezing rain and ice can cause downed trees and power lines. If you see a downed power line, PECO recommends the following actions:
- Keep yourself and others away from any fallen power lines. You never know when they might be live. Call PECO Energy at 1-800-841-4141 right away and report the location of the downed wires. If a line falls on your car, stay in your car. If you must get out of the car, jump clear, do not touch any part of your car and the ground at the same time and stay clear of the fallen line.
PennDot Cautions Motorists to Avoid Unncessary Travel
Click to read the full Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) press release. For tips on driving safely on icy roads, check out Wally Wise Guy's Wise Words of the Week. Even more winter preparedness information, such as what to put in your car's Winter Emergency Kit, can be found on the Winter Weather page.
Click to read the full Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) press release. For tips on driving safely on icy roads, check out Wally Wise Guy's Wise Words of the Week. Even more winter preparedness information, such as what to put in your car's Winter Emergency Kit, can be found on the Winter Weather page.
If you plan to stay home in the event of a storm, make sure that you have a Home Emergency Kit or a Shelter-in-Place Kit with all the necessary items in case the power goes out or you can't get to the store.
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