Franconia Township Office of Emergency Management

I am hosting a free paper shredding event on Saturday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to noon, (or until the truck is full) at Oak Ridge Elementary School, 465 Moyer Road i...n Harleysville. The event, which will feature an on-site industrial paper shredder from Wiggins Shredding, will provide the opportunity for households to shred up to two packing boxes of materials. Cardboard boxes and plastic bags will be returned; paper bags can be shredded along with the other material. This is a great opportunity for residents to get rid of large amounts of unwanted documents containing personal information that could be used to steal their identity or cause other harm. Residents will not even need to get out of their vehicle; simply pull up and we will take care of the rest. The event will be held rain or shine. Any questions, please contact the office at 610-323-3299 in Gilbertsville or 215-256-6030 in Harleysville.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION The Franconia Township Police Department is requesting assistance from anyone with information about the below pictured males and vehicl...e. The males were involved in a completed home burglary on January 15, 2021. The burglary occurred between the hours of 10:00 A.M. to 10:11 A.M. on Clemens Road, Telford, PA. One actor (Hispanic male) is wearing a yellow florescent vest with Security printed on the back, tan knit hat, and a black balaclava. Under the vest, the actor is wearing a tan polo style uniform shirt with Securitas Security patch on the left sleeve. The second actor (Hispanic male) is wearing a combination black hoodie with yellow florescent safety vest and a black knit hat. The male has grey/black mustache/beard. The vehicle is a silver Volkswagen 4-door station wagon. Possibly a Golf model. Vehicle has a loud engine noise. Anyone who can identify the males, and/or vehicle is asked to contact Franconia Township Police Department Detective Division at phone #215-723-6777.

Our friends over at Harleysville Area EMS Station 344 are hiring! Join a great team!

Congratulations to Det Sgt George Moyer on your retirement. Thank you for your 31 years of service to the township. Enjoy your retirement.

So we know we are getting more snow. While I have heard 6-8 inches total, like any storm, I'll believe it when it shows up. But since Dallas Texas got snow, who knows anymore! Bundle up, stay warm, check on your elderly neighbors and family and if you have a fire hydrant near your house, please clear at least 3 feet around it.

Amber Alert has been issued for Cheltenham Township.

The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH until 10:00 PM Tonight.

Ticket sales are now LIVE....come out with the family for one or both nights for movies under the stars while supporting local programs in the community!!! Visit www.ftpba.com for your tickets!!

On top of the TORNADO WARNING, the National Weather Service has issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING until 2:15 PM

The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WARNING until 11:15 AM Action Recommended Take shelter in place or per instructions Issued By... Philadelphia - PA, US, National Weather Service Affected Area Montgomery County Description The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania... Until 1115 AM EDT. At 1051 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near East Norriton, or 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia, moving northwest at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... West Norriton, East Norriton, Collegeville, Trappe, East Greenville, Schwenksville, Green Lane, Geryville, Spring Mount, Gilbertsville, Skippack, Boyertown, Pennsburg, Red Hill, Harleysville, Pottsgrove, Evansburg, Kulpsville, Eagleville and Halfway House. This includes Northeast Extension between mile markers 26 and 33. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Protecting yourself from immediate threats to life and safety shall take priority. Whenever possible, as long as it does not cause greater harm, all COVID-19 protective action guidance should be followed. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED; HAIL...0.00IN

Because social distancing makes an in-person car seat check impossible, we are now offering free, VIRTUAL CAR SEAT CHECKS with our certified technicians. To sch...edule a virtual appointment, visit https://montcopa.org/1132/Car-Seat-Checks #HHSHealthPromotion

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Montgomery County starting tomorrow at 10 pm. Should we get the rain they are calling for, if you come across a flooded roadway, TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN. Please keep yourself and our emergency responders out of harms way. Issued By Philadelphia - PA, US, National Weather Service... Affected Area Western Montgomery County Description ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... The Flash Flood Watch continues for Northern Delmarva, much of New Jersey, and southeastern Pennsylvania. From Monday evening through Tuesday evening Heavy rain associated with Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to start as early as late Monday evening and will continue through the day Tuesday. Widespread amounts of 4 to 6 inches are forecast with locally higher totals possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that there is the potential for flash flooding which can be life-threatening. Heavy rain is expected to occur over a short period of time. Rapidly rising flood waters may quickly inundate roadways and areas of poor drainage. Streams and creeks could leave their banks, flooding nearby properties. Please monitor the forecast, especially if you live in a location that is prone to flooding. Be prepared to take action if a flash flood warning is issued for your area.

Good Morning! This guy was found wandering the area of School Ln and E Broad St. If you recognize him or you are missing him please contact our station! 215-723-6500 UPDATE!! He's been returned to his owner :) Thank you all for sharing!

If you do not need to be outside today, please stay inside where it is cool. If you need to be outside, please drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks. Significant event details and developments:... 1. The worst of the heat wave is expected today with high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and index values above 100 degrees. 2. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for all of Montgomery County until 8pm. 3. A second round of dangerous heat and humidity is possible Wednesday with high temperatures in the low to mid 90s and index values at or above 100 degrees.

A Code Red has been Declared Based on forecast information received from the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, a Code Red has been Declared starting on 07-19-2020 and ending on 07-22-2020. During this time period, the temperature and/or heat index is expected to be at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. For general hot weather information, check the Montgomery County Health Department website: www.montcopa.org/Code Red

The National Weather Service has issued the following for Montgomery County: Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11:00 tonight Flash Flood Warning until 5:15 PM... For the Severe Thunderstorm Watch: At 242 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over East Norriton, or 13 miles northwest of Philadelphia, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. Locations impacted include... Norristown, West Norriton, East Norriton, Conshohocken, Collegeville, Royersford, Trappe, Schwenksville, King Of Prussia, Spring Mount, Plymouth Meeting, Skippack, Bridgeport, West Conshohocken, Evansburg, Audubon, Eagleville, Trooper, Kulpsville and Sanatoga. This includes the following highways... Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 328 and 333. Northeast Extension between mile markers 22 and 29. Interstate 76 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 330 and 333. Interstate 476 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 16 and 19. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature`s leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

We are saddened to inform you that we must cancel this year’s Franconia Fall Fest. Governor Wolf has outlined the protocols for transitioning from the Stay at ...Home Order to re-institution of Park and Recreation Activities. In the Large Gatherings/Fairs/Concerts section there will be no gatherings of more than 100 people until all restrictions/limitations are phased out. This means that even if Montgomery County is in a Green condition, only gatherings of less than 100 people are permitted. With this standard, the current rate of pandemic spread, the strong likelihood of a second wave in the fall and the overall uncertainty of our social conditions in October, we believe it is prudent to cancel the Fall Fest for 2020. In all good conscience and with respect to our community, vendors & stakeholders, we will now focus on making the 2021 Fall Fest an amazing event.