Fall 2013 - Plumstead Township

Plumstead Township
Work on Hanusey Community
Park is well underway. These
photos were taken on July 26
and show the lights that will
illuminate the basketball courts
and the soccer and baseball
fields, and the baseball field with
the infield cut out.
Once completed this park
will be a premier recreational
facility for residents, visitors and
organized sports associations.
The park is comprised of 48
acres, half of which is woodlands
and will also include a community
building with public restrooms,
two pavilions and extensive
walking trails around the athletic
fields. Planning is also underway
to construct a pedestrian path
along Gordon Road which will
allow residents of Patriots Ridge
to walk to the park. Please
check the Township website for
updates.
Township Hours, Phone Numbers and Upcoming Events...............................................3
Cross Keys Water Project...............................................................................................................4
Second Annual Thompson Bucks County Classic Bike Race Returns............................4
Township Receives Benches for Owls Nest Park...................................................................5
Township’s Finances are Picture of Health..............................................................................7
EAC Tree Planting.............................................................................................................................7
2013 Southeastern PA Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Program........7
A Message from the Plumstead Historical Society..............................................................8
Township Manager to Receive Credentialing........................................................................8
Plumstead Township Land Preservation Report 2012..........................................................9
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Veteran’s Park Project Delayed................................................................................................. 10
Plumstead Volunteer Fire Company...................................................................................... 10
From the Desk of State Representative Marguerite Quinn............................................ 11
Public Works Information........................................................................................................... 11
Bucks County Veteran ID Card Program............................................................................... 12
Food Pantry in Need of Donations......................................................................................... 13
Pennsylvania Yellow Dot Program.......................................................................................... 13
American Red Cross Blood Drive............................................................................................. 14
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Plumstead Township Information
Contact Information
Administrative Staff
Board of Supervisors
Township Office
Township Manager: Carolyn McCreary
Assistant to Township Manager: Debbie DiAngelo
Director of Public Works: Alan Bleam
Administrative Assistant & Water Billing: Pam Gravel
Chief of Police: Duane Hasenauer
Police Dept. Administrative Assistant: Linda Barratt
Police Clerk: Jen Schmitt
PT Clerk: Kathy Luff
Finance: Jane Faunce
Accounts Receivable: Virginia Bowling
Code Enforcement: Keystone Municipal Services
Zoning Administrative Assistant: Teri Murphy
Receptionist: Maria Strycharski
Frank Froio, Chair
Stacey Mulholland, Vice Chair
Dan Hilferty, Treasurer
Wayne A. Stork, Secretary
Tom Alvare, Asst Secretary/
Treasurer
5186 Stump Road, P.O. Box 387, Plumsteadville, PA 18949-0387
Telephone: 215-766-8914 • Fax: 215-766-9831 • www.plumstead.org
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Police Department
Ofiice: 215-766-8741 • Dispatch: 215-766-8740 • Fax: 215-766-8509
For EMERGENCY Dial 911
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or by appointment
Floyd S. Bryan Public Works Center
Office: 215-766-0189• Fax: 215-766-1439
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Meetings
Tax Collector
6162 German Road, P.O. Box 433, Plumstead, PA 18949
Telephone: 215-766-3785 • Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Water Department
Billing Questions: 215-766-0189 • Repairs & Maintenance: 215-766-0189
For after hours service disruption or non-emergency issues of concern, please
contact Police Dispatch at 215-766-8740. Identify yourself as a Plumstead Township
Water Department customer. The dispatcher will contact the on-duty officer, who
will the contact the on-call Public Works personnel. For Police, Fire or Medical
Emergencies: 911
The Board of Supervisors’ meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30
PM. Work sessions are held on the last Thursday of the month, also at 7:30 PM.
The Planning Commission meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM
The Zoning Hearing Board meets at the call of the Chairman
The Environmental Advisory Council meets on the first Wednesday of each month at
7:30 PM
All Meetings are at the Township Building
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all the new residents of:
setting up a system to allow our
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SAve the date
2012-2013
Township Blood Drive
Adult Kick-Ball League 2nd Annual Bucks County Classic Bike Race
Veteran’s Day Celebration
Annual Tree Lighting
PPVFC (90th Anniv Celebration)
August 16, 2013
August 2013
September 7, 2013
November 9, 2013
December 8, 2013
May 17, 2014
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cross keys WATER PROJECT
The International City/County Management Association
(ICMA) recently published an article on their Life Well
Run website in recognition of the Program Excellence
Award which was presented to Plumstead, Doylestown
and Buckingham Townships for their cooperative efforts
on the Cross Keys Water Project. The article can be found
at http://lifewellrun.org/whats-a-professional-manager/
professionally-managed-communities-list/pennsylvania/
doylestown-pa-communities-come-together-for-cleanwater/
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Township Receives Benches
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in Owls Nest Park. The Township had made application
to the program and designated this park because of the
planned improvements to it.
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Residents are encouraged to recycle their plastic bags
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Township’s Finances are
Picture of Health
At their May 28 public meeting the Board of Supervisors heard
a presentation from Township Manager, Carolyn McCreary providing a detailed overview of the Townships finances as of the
end of 2012.
Ms. McCreary noted that the annual financial audit found no
weaknesses in internal controls, and the Township received a
clean opinion which states that the financial statements accurately depict the Township’s financial position as of 12/31/12
with no material deficiencies.
She stated that the Township’s General Fund which records
revenue and expenses for the normal operations of the Township recorded a surplus of $453,099. She noted that the Police Department accounted for 52% of the expenditures. After
several years of dormancy in residential development within
the Township and the resulting decline in revenue and accompanying reductions in staffing, the Township’s fund balance of
$2,403,453 is returning to the level it was at before the economic downturn. The fund balance is an important component
of the Township’s financial strength and is evaluated when the
Township receives its bond rating from ratings agencies like
Standard & Poors.
The Township’s Open Space Fund has a fund balance of
$2,125,451 as of 12/31/12 which is available for land preservation efforts in 2013 and beyond. Since 2008 the Township has
expended over $6.9 million for land preservation by purchasing conservation easements on properties within the Township.
These monies were borrowed as a result of the voter approved
open space referendums.
The Local Services Tax Fund has a balance of $273,601 part
of which is committed for the purchase of radios for the Police
Department that are required as part of the County-wide radio
upgrade for all emergency services providers.
Through sound financial planning and management the Township has been able to retain its AA bond rating and hold the
line on real estate taxes relating to its general operations. A
copy of the Township’s 2012 audited financial statements can
be found on the Township website under the Finance tab.
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The Plumstead Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC)
will host a two-part tree-planting event on Saturday, October 19th
starting at 11:00 am. Four maple trees will be planted along Miriam Drive, near the intersection of Applebutter
Road. Immediately following the Miriam
Drive plantings, we will plant two trees
near the intersection of Geddes Way
and Potters Lane. The plantings are
expected to take approximately one
to two hours. Come lend a hand,
and learn proper tree-planting techniques and the benefits of having
trees along an asphalt-paved road. Be sure
to bring boots, gardening gloves and a shovel
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old propane tank, TV or car battery? Are you trying to get rid of
your leftover pool chemicals or weed killer? Bring your household
hazardous waste and old electronics to one of the following locations between 9:00am and 3:00pm:
August 24, 2013
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September 14, 2013
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For more information on what you can and cannot bring to the
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, please visit the
“Frequently Asked Questions” section of the Township’s website
(www.plumstead.org/gifaq.html).
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Township Manager to
Receive Credentialing
Upcoming Fall Programs 2013
September 16th at 7:00PM – General meeting at The
Plumstead Friends Meeting, 4914-A Pt. Pleasant Pike, Doylestown, PA 18902. Friends began meeting at Plumstead in 1730.
Where many citizens know that The Doan Outlaws were a notorious gang of brothers, at this meeting you will learn about
the historic Plumstead Friends Meeting House and which Doan
Brother is buried there!
October 21st at 7:00PM – Marty Steely from the Sellersville Museum “Victorian Mourning Rituals”. When people died
during the reign of Queen Victoria the corpse usually stayed in
the home until the burial. The body was surrounded by family
and friends where viewing and touching the deceased were
commonplace. Even children were not spared from viewing
the dead, and in poor homes they may have had to share a
room or even a bed with a dying sibling. These are just a few
examples of the various nuances of “Victorian Mourning Rituals”, presented by Marty Steely. Must see, an excellent preHalloween event! Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of the
month at the Plumstead Township Building on 5186 Stump
Road in Plumsteadville PA.
November 18th at 7:00PM - A Civil War reenactor will
talk about military hardware and even have some authentic
examples, as he speaks about the weaponry from the Civil
War. One local tidbit from the Philadelphia area was that the
Frankford Arsenal established in 1816 served as a major
site for the storage of weapons and artillery pieces. In the
Gettysburg Campaign, the arsenal provided tens of thousands
of muskets and vast supplies of ammunition for Pennsylvania’s “Emergency Militia” regiments. By the end of the Civil
War, the arsenal employed over 1,000 workers. Come out and
enjoy this program with friends and neighbors of Plumstead
Township!
Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of the month at the
Plumstead Township Building on 5186 Stump Road in
Plumsteadville PA.
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The Board of Supervisors announced at their June 25 public
meeting that Township Manager, Carolyn McCreary has been
recommended by the Credentialing Advisory Board of the
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) to
receive ICMA Credentialed Manager status. ICMA Credentialed
Managers are professional local government managers qualified
by a combination of education and experience, adherence to
high standards of integrity, and an assessed commitment to
lifelong learning and professional development.
The Supervisors commended Ms.McCreary for this achievement
and recognition of her peers.
plumstead township land
preservation report 2012
Plumstead Township is pleased to report the successful preservation of 75 acres in 2012 through the purchase of two conservation easements. The largest is the Hostvedt Property. Located on the southeast side of Stump Road and the northeast
side of Swamp Road (Route 313), this property had received
formal approval for a 33 home subdivision and instead resulted in preservation of about 60 acres. This property is largely
farmland with an eight-acre block of woodlands. The property’s fields and woods are visible from a portion of the frontage
on Swamp Road and from the entire 180 feet of frontage on
Stump Road. Scenic views of the farmland and woods extend
far into the property.
A conservation easement of almost 15 acres was purchased
from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on their property located
on the southwest side of Silo Hill Road approximately 500 feet
south of the intersection with Stump Road. This property’s old
fields and woods are visible from Stump Road across scenic
views of open fields that border the road.
The goal of Plumstead Township’s land preservation program
continues to be maintaining open space throughout the Township for agriculture, parks, and the protection of natural resources. Through successful Open Space bond referendums the
Township has been able to ensure that its rural character, which
our residents value so much, will be saved for future generations to enjoy. We continue to work with property owners in
2013 who are considering land preservation.
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IT’S THE LAW!!
WINDSHIELD WIPERS & LIGHTS
A MESSAGE FROM OFFICER STACIE ARNOSKY
Veterans Park Project Delayed
Due to bids coming in higher than expected the Township is
reevaluating its options with respect to the design elements
of the project. The Veterans Ad Hoc Committee will review
the details of the cost estimates for the various components
of the project and determine what changes should be made,
while trying to ensure that the spirit of the original design is
maintained.
The Township will continue to seek donations towards the
project with the hopes of rebidding it, receiving more favorable
bids and moving forward with the construction of the park.
Please check the Township’s website for updates.
Besides standard driving laws, there are laws for specific parts of
a car. Windshield wipers and car lights carry out important tasks
for a car to operate safely, both individually and in conjunction with
other vehicles. The law requires headlights to be on when the
vehicle’s windshield wipers are in continuous or intermittent
use because of precipitation or atmospheric moisture, which
includes rain, snow, sleet or mist. Parking lights are NOT an
alternative to headlights.
The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code reads as follows:
Periods for requiring lighted lamps.
GENERAL RULE. – The operator of a vehicle upon a highway shall
display the lighted head lamps and other lamps and illuminating
devices required under this chapter for different classes of
vehicles, subject to exception with respect to parked vehicles at
the following times:
(1) Between sunset and sunrise,
(2) Any time when the operator cannot discern a person
or vehicle upon the highway from a distance of 1,000
feet due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric
conditions, including rain, snow, sleet, hail, fog, smoke or
smog.
(3) Any time when the vehicle’s windshield wipers are in
continuous or intermittent use due to precipitation or
atmospheric moisture, including rain, snow, sleet or mist.
The fine for the above violation is $25.00 plus costs which totals
$112.00.
*This is a safety issue more than anything else. In potentially
treacherous conditions, it is common sense to make your vehicle
as visible as possible. If you are driving down a highway, you are
more likely to see a car if its headlights are on.
REMEMBER: If you have your wipers on,
your headlights should also be on!
PLUMSTEADVILLE VOLUNTEER
FIRE COMPANY
The Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company asks all residents and
business to please support your 100% volunteer fire company by
attending our fundraisers, responding to our fund drive mailings,
renting our hall for your next event, and stopping by Ember’s Bistro.
Fund raising account’s for 40% of our funding and is critical for us
to carry out our property and life saving operations.
The fire company hosts two roast beef dinners each year. Our
next one will be Saturday October 12th. This has traditionally been
a time for the community to gather, catch up with neighbors, enjoy
a great meal, and support their local fire company at the same
time.
Our 2013 Fund Drive mailing is well under way. Please take a
moment to read about your fire company. The fire company is
a registered 501(c) registered charitable organization and all
donations are tax deductible.
We have one of the larger banquet halls in the area available
for both business and private hosting of parties and meetings. We
can also cater your event sales meeting, training seminar, birthday
party, wedding, or any special occasion.
Ember’s Bistro is a coffee house and espresso bar owned and
operated by the fire company. All proceeds benefit the fire company.
Stop by Sunday – Friday and try one of our specialty drinks or daily
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Plumstead Township Newsletter
From the Desk of
State Rep. Marguerite Quinn
State Representative, 143rd Legislative District
2013-14 State Budget Completed
On Sunday, June 30, the Pennsylvania state budget was passed on
time for the third year in a row. This year’s budget totals $28.376
billion, doesn’t raise taxes on Pennsylvania citizens, and took effect
on Monday, July 1. The overall spending reflects a 2.3 percent
increase over last year’s budget, and falls below the Taxpayer Bill
of Rights allowable growth rate of 2.54 percent by $59 million.
During the past couple of months I’ve received numerous emails
urging that more state dollars be allocated to education. The fact
is 40 percent of this year’s entire budget is being invested in the
education of our students.
The budget invests $10 billion state dollars in K-12 education,
a record high for the amount of state money ever appropriated
to our education system. This includes a $122 million increase in
funding for basic education, and more money is allocated to the Safe
Schools Initiative. This budget adds $5 million for early intervention
services to children ages 3-5 with developmental disabilities.
State funding for our local districts:
• Central Bucks: $40,896,173 ($1,561,021 increase from last year)
• Palisades: $6,176,341 ($159,740 increase from last year)
• Penn Ridge: $20,786,330 ($809,640 increase from last year)
An extra $3 million for grants is being appropriated to career and
technical schools to purchase new equipment so the Commonwealth
can expand opportunities for students seeking a technical career.
All Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education universities will
receive level funding in this year’s budget. Community colleges are
receiving an additional $1 million in the Community College Capital
Fund.
public works
WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
Public Works crews will continue to upgrade customer service meters in a portion of the Patriots Ridge development. The upgrade replaces the current meter (some which are around 20 years old) with
a current model and includes installation of a transmitter to allow
for radio controlled reading and invoicing.
Summer help crews have performed maintenance checks on all
fire hydrants and continue to verify location and operation of the
shut-off valve located in front yards. Locating and verifying the operation of these shut-off valves is very important in the event of an
emergency.
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
Plumstead Township maintains a database of water system customer service contacts in the event the need arises for us to contact
you regarding an issue with the water system. If you are unsure if we
have the correct contact information for you, please call Pam at the
Public Works office at 215-766-0189 to confirm or update your information. The ability for us to contact you in an emergency is required
by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
ANNUAL WATER QUALITY
REPORT NOTICE REMINDER
Plumstead Township is required to complete an annual Consumer
Confidence Report for all water system customers. The report gives
basic information on the system and test results. The PA Department
of Environmental Protection previously required printed copies to be
mailed to all customers. Earlier this year, regulations were changed
in an effort to reduce print costs and paper consumption. The reports are available online at the township website: www.plumstead.
org . Click on the WATER DEPARTMENT tab and then the forms and
documents tab. The reports are listed by system under 2012 Annual
Drinking Water Quality Report. Printed copies can be mailed upon
request by calling the Public Works office at 215-766-0189.
The budget increases funding in the Department of Health by $1.5
million for items like cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, and epilepsy biotechnology research. It also continues the $50 million in additional
lottery funds for expanded home and community-based services
for senior citizens, and adds $10 million for long-term senior care.
This budget also adds $26 million to reduce the waiting list so that
individuals with intellectual disabilities, who have aged out of the
school system, can receive services.
For further details on the budget, call my office at 215-489-2126
or visit my website at www.RepQuinn.net.
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Bucks county veteran id card program
The Bucks County Veteran ID Card Program with the support of
the Bucks County Commissioners and administered by the Recorder
of Deeds Office was introduced in November of 2011. The program
has grown tremendously since its inception and has become a very
welcome success to the veterans whom it serves.
To date over 7,000 veteran ID cards have been issued to veterans
who have recorded their DD214 records with the Recorder of Deeds
Office. We currently have over 900 businesses and vendors who have
most generously volunteered to provide discounts on goods and
services to county veterans. A veteran directory which is compiled by
the Recorder of Deeds Office is published on a semiannual basis and
mailed to all veterans and businesses who have participated in the
program. Also available at the county’s website (www.buckscounty.
org) is a list of participating businesses that is updated on a monthly
basis.
Bucks County Veterans, Dave Fielder and Jerry Fox travel throughout
the county visiting businesses and explaining the program. Dave is
a resident of Bensalem Township and Jerry resides in Plumstead
Township.
We are most grateful to all of the businesses and vendors for their
support of our veterans. Following is a listing of Plumstead Township
and surrounding area participants who support the program. If you
have any questions, please contact the Recorder of Deeds Office (215348-6209) or Jerry Fox (267-664-3481).
Joseph J. Szafran, Jr.
County of Bucks
Recorder of Deeds
Thank you for your support!
All About Vacuums
Auto Express of Doylestown
Auto Rent of Doylestown
B Back Car Care
Baci Restaurant & Heart of Oak Pub
Back in Time Antiques
Back on the Road, Inc.
Barry’s Autoworks
Bella Flooring LLC
Bergey’s Tire & Service Center
Block Communications
Bloom Chiropractic/Wellness Center
Brig O’Doon Coffee House
Bromms Lullaby Farm
Buckingham Valley Winery
C G R Games
Capri Pizza Restaurant and Bar
Carter Handcrafted Furniture
Cascade Lodge
Chubby’s Dairy Barn
Circa Classics
Cooper Mechanical, Inc.
Country Tavern
Cut to Perfection
Dominicks Pizzeria & Restaurant
Doylestown Fitness Center
Doylestown Gold Exchange
Doylestown Lumber & Millwork
Doylestown Sunoco
Doylestown Travel
Eagles Peak Spring Water
Earth Foods
Eastcom Wireless
Elite Swimming Pool Svc & Supply
Embers Bistro & Espresso Bar
Environmental Landscape Assoc.
Express Auto Tags, Inc.
Fantastic Sams
Fisher’s Ace Hardware
Fred Beans Collision Center
Fred Beans Dealerships
F.P. Koble
Gardenville Hotel
George’s Tool Rental
Giorgio Custom Pools, LLC
Good Times Rental LLC
Gordon Vacuum Sales & Service
Grapic Imaging
Green Revolution Energy Crusher
Groveland Grill
Harmony Clean
Home Instead Senior Care
Horse & Rider Tack Shop
Indian Rock Inn
J & M Electric
Keenan Honda
Kimberton Whole Foods
Kinsman Company
Kintnersville Antiques
Kniese Plumbing & Heating
Laundre’ Opticians
Laurence H. Stone, DDS
Leading Edge Aviation, Inc.
Limelight
Linden Hill Gardens
M & W InCom Supply
Mamma D’S
Manhattan Bagel
Margiotti’s Barber Shop
Mechanicsville Cemetery
Meineke Car Care Center
MOO
Musselman Services, LLC
NAPA of Ottsville
Oaks Family Restaurant
Osbaldeston’s Pets of the World
Ottsville Inn
Owow Cow Creamery
P & A Feed and Pet
Parcel Place
Peddlers Village
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Pipersville Frame & Art
Pizza Bella
Plumsteadville Inn
Reilly Family Chiropractic PC
Rita’s Water Ice
Riverview Antiques
Robert McCandless Opticians
Rolling Pin Pastries
Roman Delight Fountainville
Sartoria Custom Clothier
Schuckert Shoes
Sherwin Williams Paint
Signature Cleaners
Solebury Lighting and Home
Spatolas Pizza
Specialty Woods
Swedes Frozen Yogurt
The 5th Dimension
The Bread Crumb
The H2O Base
The Larder
The Little Pastry Shop
The UPS Store
The Waterwheel Restaurant
Tire King
Tohickon Tags
Tohickon Tavern
Town Crier Bakery
Trauger’s Farm Market
Uptowne Deli & Pizzeria
Vera’s Country Cafe‚
Vintage Grille
Wehrung’s Lumber & Home Center
YoGo Factory
Yogurtree
Plumstead Township Newsletter 13
food pantry in
need of donations
As the economy continues to struggle it is important
to remember that there are those in our own commu-
After a major disaster, the
usual services we take for
granted, such as running water,
refrigeration, and telephones,
may be unavailable.
nity who are still struggling, as well.
We tend to forget that the local food pantries are in
need of items all year long, not just during the holiday
season.
Please consider picking up some nonperishable items
(Cereal & PB&J are especially needed) the next time
you are in the grocery store and dropping them off in
the Food Pantry box located in the lobby of the Township building. We will make sure that all donations are
delivered in a timely manner.
Experts say you should be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least
three days with a household disaster kit. The contents should be
stored in a large, watertight container that is easy to access and
move, such as a large plastic garbage can with a lid and wheels.
Your basic emergency kit should include:
• Water - one gallon per person per day
• Food - ready to eat or requiring minimal water
• Manual can opener and other cooking supplies
• Plates, utensils, and other feeding supplies
• First Aid kit and instructions
• A copy of important documents and phone numbers
• Warm clothes and rain gear for each family member
• Heavy work gloves
• Disposable camera
• Personal hygiene items, toilet paper, and soap
• Plastic sheeting, duct tape, and utility knife
• Tools, such as a crowbar, hammer and nails, staple gun, adjustable
wrench, and bungee cords
• Blanket or sleeping bag
• Large heavy-duty plastic bags and a plastic bucket for waste and
sanitation
• Water and supplies for pets
A component of your disaster kit is your “go-bag,” which is a backpack or other easy-to-carry container that you can grab quickly if
evacuated. One go-bag should be prepared for each family member.
Be sure to attach an I.D. tag to each bag and include the following:
• Flashlight
• Battery-operated radio
• Batteries
• Whistle
• Dust mask
• Pocket knife
• Emergency cash
• Sturdy shoes, a change of clothes, and a warm hat
• Local map
• Permanent marker, paper, and tape
• Photos of family members and pets
• List of emergency phone numbers
• Copy of health insurance and ID cards
• Extra eye glasses, hearing aids, and other vital personal items
• Prescription medications and first aid supplies
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Extra keys to your house and vehicle
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URGENT NEED FOR BLOOD DONORS – GIVE NOW!
Blood Drive:
Date:
Where:
Time:
Plumstead Township Building
Friday, August 16, 2013
5186 Stump Road
2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sign up - www.redcrossblood.org (Enter Sponsor Code: 0222679)
Sign up – Nancy.taylor@redcross.org
Call - American Red Cross 1-(800)-Red Cross / 1-(800)733-2767
Register online or Walk-ins welcome (Appointment Preferred)
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