Storm Update

Storm Damage update:

As of 12:00PM the below listed roadways are closed. Many township and state roads sustained significant damage with closure of some being long term.

Township Police and Road Department are continuing to work and clear and re-open as many roadways as possible. This task being taken on aggressively with expected cleanup to continue into Friday September 3, 2021.

ALL RESIDENTS ALONG THE DELAWARE RIVER:

The river levels are continuing to rise, the current predicted forecast shows moderate flooding heading towards major flooding. We ask all residents between the canal and river to prepare to voluntary evacuate to higher grounds. You can monitor the river levels via this link

https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/forecasts.php?wfo=phi

Due to extensive damage to roadways leading to/from the Delaware River we ask that you adhere to this forecast as resources that may be needed to assist you will take significant time to reach you as the river floods.

Road Closures/Debris in roadway

As of 4:00PM 09/02/2021

Route 263 between Comfort Rd and Route 32 (River Rd) (Debris/road failure) (extended closure)

Paxson Rd btwn Comfort Rd and Route 32 (Road failure)

Fleecydale Rd btwn Carversville Rd and Route 32 (road failure/debris)

Route 32 btwn Route 263 and Fleecydale Rd. (debris/flooding/road failure)

Ely Rd btwn River Rd and Phillips Mill Rd (wires)

Aquetong Rd at Carversville Rd (closed/debris)

Armitage Rd btwn Sugan Rd and River Rd (Road failure)

Laurel Rd btwn Comfort Rd and River Rd. (Trees down)

Atkinson Rd at Pidcock Creek Bridge (road failure)

Other Info.

Multiple disabled vehicles on roadways (use caution)

Tow Info.

AAA 1-800-222-4357

Elsners Towing 267-544-5278

Jim Jacobs Towing 215-766-8360

New Hope Luk Oil Towing – 215-862-5350

Fred Beans Towing 267-406-6204