Chester County Department of Emergency Services

06/06/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Chester County until 10:00 PM tonight (06/06/2026).

Stay with the US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly for weather updates.

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A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania until 10 PM EDT.

06/06/2026

With the possibility of scattered strong to severe thunderstorms this evening, remember to stay with updates from our friends at the US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly.

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Another hot one today with highs in the upper 80s/low 90s. We are expecting some showers and thunderstorms to move in this evening. A few storms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, especially for areas along and north/west of the I-95 corridor. Stay safe!

06/05/2026

It’s always great to work with our partners to strengthen the connection between the information gathered during 9-1-1 calls and the care provided in the field!

Earlier this week, we continued our ongoing partnership with the Chester County Department of Emergency Services to provide new 911 call takers with firsthand exposure to Chester County's emergency medical services system.

This unique partnership helps prepare new call takers by giving them a better understanding of the care patients are likely to receive when they call 911 during a medical emergency. Through this experience, call takers gain valuable insight into the EMS response process and the critical role they play in connecting patients with lifesaving care.

06/03/2026

Today, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at approximately 1:00 PM, Constellation will be conducting its semi-annual, full-volume test of the emergency warning sirens surrounding the Peach Bottom Clean Energy Center (PBCEC). Additional siren testing will occur throughout the day on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 and on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at various intervals throughout the day.

The warning system consists of 97 sirens located within a 10-mile radius around Peach Bottom.

In an actual emergency, the sirens are not a signal to evacuate, but a warning to tune to a local Emergency Alert Broadcast television or radio station.

06/02/2026

On May 19, 2026 the Chester County Department of Emergency Services and Great Valley School District held a Full-Scale Active Threat Exercise at Great Valley High School alongside first responders from throughout the county.

Full-scale exercises are designed to test multi-agency coordination under high stress and realistic circumstances. They evaluate both functional and “boots on the grounds” emergency procedures.

This multi-year training and exercise plan and schedule, was the result of the hard work of many members of CCDES, the Great Valley School District, as well as first responders from local and state agencies.

Your dedication to public safety and participation is appreciated!

06/01/2026

Today, Monday, June 1, 2026, at approximately 2:00 PM, Constellation will be conducting its semi-annual, full-volume test of the emergency warning sirens surrounding the Limerick Clean Energy Center (LCEC). Sirens will also sound on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at various intervals throughout the day.

The warning system consists of sirens located within a 10-mile radius around Limerick.

In an actual emergency, the sirens are not a signal to evacuate, but a warning to tune to a local Emergency Alert Broadcast television or radio station.

05/28/2026

Earlier this month, our Emergency Communications Division hosted NENA - National Emergency Number Association instructors for the Center Manager Certification Program - a rigorous 40-hour course designed to strengthen leadership skills within 9 1 1 emergency communications centers.

We were pleased to train alongside attendees from California, South Carolina, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

With the completion of this course, over 75% of our Emergency Communications Division leadership team is now CMCP‑certified, underscoring our long‑term commitment to professional development and our continued investment in providing the highest level of service to Chester County.

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the U.S. service members who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/25/2026

The Chester County Department of Emergency Services sends our heartfelt condolences to the members of the West Whiteland Fire Company and the family and friends of Past Fire Chief George “Bud” Turner, who passed away on May 23, 2026.

His distinguished service to the community will be missed and not forgotten.

05/22/2026

CCDES is proud to announce that Telecommunicator Matt Staud was nominated and selected by the Chester County EMS Council, Inc.'s leadership to be the 2025 Chester County EMS Council Telecommunicator of the Year for his constant support and dedication to maintaining positive professional relationships with Chester County EMS agencies.

Telecommunicator Staud serves as a Telecommunicator IV on B-platoon and was an instrumental part in the coordinated response to multiple large-scale incidents and events throughout Chester County in 2025.

Throughout his 8 years at CCDES, Staud has shown a strong commitment to professional development, most recently earning the NENA - National Emergency Number Association's Center Manager Certification Program.