Towamensing Township Volunteer Fire Company

Members attended a Winch Operations class today to better understand the use of a winch on the fire ground.

Update on the high wind advisory ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EDTSATURDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. ... * WHERE...Most of New Jersey, portions of eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and portions of eastern Maryland. * WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 4 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts, of up to 60 mph, are most likely to occur from late Friday afternoon through the predawn hours Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. &&

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest and southern New Jersey, east central, northeast and southeast Pennsylvania, northeast Maryland and central, northern and southern Delaware. ... * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are most likely to occur Friday evening through the early morning hours Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. &&

Know The Symptoms Of Heat-Related Illness It is going to be hot Wednesday with temperatures expected in the lower 80’s to upper 80’s. As we have not had days this hot in a long time, these conditions are potentially dangerous! It is important that county residents know the warning signs and symptoms of heat illness and the appropriate responses. Please make sure to stay hydrated! Consider doing work or outdoor activities early or late in the day. Make sure you wear sunscreen!... Wear light clothing. Also check on your friends and neighbors. Please see links below for more information. Heat safety tips: https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat

Please refrain from burning outside for the next couple days!