Fannett Township

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2020 Non-flushable Items Cause Problems in Sewer Systems Flushable Wipes Are NOT Flushable Harrisburg, PA The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging all Pennsylvanians to only flush toilet paper and human waste, not disinfecting wipes or other non-flushable items that should be disposed of in the trash. Sewage treatment facilities have been dealing with an increase in non-flushable materials clogging fil...Continue reading

CENSUS 2020 By this time all of us SHOULD have received a notice from the U.S. Census Bureau. During these days when we are exercising our social distancing and are in our homes wondering what is going to happen next, let this serve as an opportunity to complete our Census form. Having just completed the form, I can assure you that it is quite simple and painless. If you have access to a computer, go to www.my2020census.gov , once there click RESPOND. The next page you w...ill click on START QUESTIONERRE. You will then be asked for the 12- digit number that is located on the notice that you received in the mail. (I received two notices, but both had the same number). After you put that number in you will be asked about persons living at your address. By the way, the site knows that address. All of this will only take about 10 minutes to complete. When you are finished you will have an opportunity to print a confirmation of your questionnaire. Your response is required BY LAW and will be used to direct federal money to our community for schools, roads and other public services. If you are able to respond electronically, it will save taxpayer money and be able to be processed more efficiently. Thank you for your prompt response to this survey and PLEASE STAY HOME and STAY WELL out there See more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2019 Change Your Batteries, Change Your Clocks This Weekend... Harrisburg, PA Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego is reminding citizens to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors during this weekend’s fall back time change. Smoke alarms are critical life-saving devices and are often homeowners’ first and only line of defense against house fires, said Trego. Having a functional smoke alarm is the simplest, most effective way to ensure one’s family has a warning should a house fire occur. Test your smoke alarms monthly and replace the batteries regularly. Trego said dead or missing batteries are the most common cause of smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector malfunctions. When functioning, smoke alarms can decrease the risk of dying in a home fire by as much as half. According to data from the National Fire Protection Association, from the moment an alarm sounds, occupants may have as few as two minutes to safely exit the building. Often called the silent killer, carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that can incapacitate victims before they are aware they have been exposed. Sources include wood-burning fireplaces and stoves, gas-fired fireplaces, appliances, grills and generators, and motor vehicles. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are often mistaken for the flu and include nausea, headaches, dizziness, disorientation and fatigue. Newer models of smoke alarms marketed as having long-lasting batteries may not need to have their batteries replaced; however, these models should still be tested monthly. Many homeowners still use older models that use standard batteries that must be replaced regularly. No matter what type of smoke alarms are used in a home, they should be tested monthly including hard-wired units connected to the home’s electrical system. Homeowners unsure of how to maintain or install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms can call their local fire service for advice. For additional information on fire safety, including seasonal fire safety tips, visit BeFireSafePA.com, or follow along on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/PAOSFC. MEDIA CONTACTS: L. Paul Vezzetti: 717-651-2169 or [email protected]

VOTE May 21, 2019 is Primary Election Day. Be sure to exercise you right. Primary Elections decide your Township Supervisor, School Board Directors, County Commissioners.