Freedom Township

08/04/2022

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06/07/2022

Just a little reminder that Freedom Township Water and Sewer customers can pay their bill on line, drop it off at the municipal building or mail it in.

12/15/2020

BLAIR PA ALERT: National Weather Service Partners - Blair County and Surrounding Areas.

A significant snow storm is expected Wednesday and Wednesday night. Snow amounts in excess of 1 foot with snowfall rates as high as 2-4" per hour are expected for a large portion of Central PA, especially between the I-99/I-80 and I-81 corridors. 12"-18" of snow expected in Blair County, PA. Onset expected late Wednesday morning/early afternoon, lasting into Thursday afternoon.

For more information, view online at https://www.weather.gov/media/ctp/Briefing/briefing.pdf. You can also find additional weather information at https://www.weather.gov/ctp/BriefingPage or https://www.weather.gov/ctp/selfbrief.

Storm Preparation Tips to consider before a storm strikes your community:
• Know Your Utility Hotlines - Write down, print or save toll-free outage hotlines for your electric utility and/or your natural gas utility, which are listed on your monthly bills.
• Save Utility Website Address - Your utility’s outage reporting system can provide updates on repair and restoration efforts. Bookmark these electric utility outage sites and natural gas company websites.
• Keep Your Cell Phone Charged – A well-charged phone will keep you in contact with your utility, other emergency services and family members during any power outage.
• Secure Supplies – Keep necessary food, medicine and other supplies on-hand, including batteries for flashlights.

Power Outage Tips-Should you lose power during a storm, keep the following points in mind:
• Call Your Utility Hotline to Report Outages - Do not assume that the utility already knows about your outage or that others have already called.
• Keep Clear of Wires - Do NOT touch or approach any fallen lines.
• Stay Away from Objects or Puddles in contact with downed power lines.
• Do NOT Try to Remove Trees or Limbs from power lines.
• Pre-Charge Cellular Phones or keep a portable cell phone charger on hand. Plan to use a corded phone, cordless phones won’t work without electricity.
• Do NOT Call 9-1-1 to Report Power Outages – report those to your utility. Calling 9-1-1 to report non-emergency issues like service outages can take resources away from other emergencies. SPECIAL NOTE: If you see a downed power line, immediately call your electric utility and/or 9-1-1.

Safety While Waiting for Power to be Restored-Households should consider the following tips to help stay safe until power is restored:
• Use Flashlights or Battery-Operated Lanterns for emergency lighting. Do not use candles or other potential fire hazards.
• Turn Off Lights and Electrical Appliances except for the refrigerator and freezer. When power comes back on, it may come back with momentary "surges" or "spikes" that can damage equipment.
• Leave One Light On - After you turn the lights off, turn one lamp on so you will know when power is restored. Wait at least 15 minutes after power is restored before turning on other appliances.
• Use Generators Safely - If you use a generator, do NOT run it inside a home or garage or anywhere close to a window or vent. Also, connect the equipment you want to operate directly to the outlets on the generator, not your home's electrical system, which could shock or injure utility crews working on nearby power lines. Additional generator tips are available at https://www.puc.pa.gov/General/consumer_ed/pdf/Portable_Generator_FS.pdf.
• Check on Elderly Neighbors and those with special needs who might need additional assistance.

Natural Gas Safety Tips-Consumers using natural gas appliances can also be impacted by storms:
• Check Gas Appliances - Electric power outages can affect home appliances that operate on natural gas. If they do not function properly when power is restored, call a professional for service.
• Evacuate if You Smell Natural Gas - Get everyone out of the building immediately.
• Leave the Door Open and Do NOT Use Phones; do NOT switch lights or appliances on or off; and do NOT take any other action while inside the building.
• Call 9-1-1 from a safe location - After you are safely outside, call 9-1-1 from your cell phone or neighbor’s home.

Always call 9-1-1 if you are having an emergency.

Blair County Department of Emergency Services-CF

12/13/2020

BLAIR PA ALERT: National Weather Service Partners - Blair County and Surrounding Areas.

Central PA will be impacted by 2 winter storms this week. Monday morning, December 13, a storm brushing by to the south will bring 1-3 inches of snow across south-central PA. Minor impacts are expected. Then, a significant snowstorm is becoming increasingly likely Wednesday and Wednesday night. Snowfall totals in excess of 6" are likely for much of SE PA with localized totals in excess of 1 foot possible. We will continue to update weather.gov/ctp/winter with the latest information.

For more information, view online at https://www.weather.gov/media/ctp/Briefing/briefing.pdf. You can also find additional weather information at https://www.weather.gov/ctp/BriefingPage or https://www.weather.gov/ctp/selfbrief.


Blair County Department of Emergency Services-CF

11/25/2020

IMPORTANT MESSAGE!

Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the Freedom Township Municipal Building is now CLOSED to the public until further notice.

If you have any question or need permits, you can still reach us by phone (814) 695-8051, or by email [email protected] Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.

Payments of water and sewer bills can be made on line, mailed or dropped off through the drop slot in the door of the municipal office until further notice.

The Police Department will operate as normal. If you need to see a Police Officer you can contact dispatch at (814) 940-5950. If it is an emergency, please call 911.

Stay tuned for updates as they become available.

11/15/2020

BLAIR PA ALERT: Nation Weather Service Partners-Blair County and Surrounding Areas, 1140 AM EST Sun Nov 15, 2020.
..WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM EST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph expected with gusts of 45 to
50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...The strongest wind gusts will be from 2 PM this afternoon until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel may be difficult for high-profile vehicles such as trucks and trailers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/wind.

If you are without power, do not touch downed lines. Call your power company to report any power outages.

For more information, go to https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=51747505.

The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College page and Twitter ,
or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.

Blair County Department of Emergency Services-CF

11/10/2020

11/09/2020

The Freedom Township Municipal Office will be closed on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2020!

Have a safe and happy Veterans Day!