Snow Emergency Declaration
Borough Offices Closed and No Trash Collection on Monday, February 23
A Message from Mayor Ronald Hughes and Emergency Management Coordinator, Chief Mokshefsky
Mayor Ronald Hughes has issued an Emergency Declaration for Winter Storm Hernando due to expected hazardous winter weather, including heavy snowfall and blizzard like conditions.
The Borough encourages all Eddystone residents and businesses to be as prepared as possible. This is expected to be a significant winter storm, and safety remains our top priority.
BOROUGH IMPACTS & CLOSURES
• Borough Offices will be CLOSED Monday
• NO trash collection on Monday
• Regular trash collection will resume Thursday
• All Lighthouse Hall events are canceled for Sunday, February 22
STORM PREPAREDNESS & SAFETY REMINDERS
Residents are encouraged to take the following steps to prepare and remain safe:
• Have shovels and vehicle ice scrapers ready
• Ensure flashlights, portable radios, batteries, and phones/portable chargers are fully charged
• Maintain emergency supplies (recommended: a three-day supply of food, water, medications, and pet food)
• Please allow Public Works plows to operate safely and effectively
• Stay off roadways unless absolutely necessary
• Park vehicles as close to the curb as possible; if you have a driveway, please use it
• Do NOT shovel snow back into the street — place snow in your yard
• Shovel out fire hydrants in front of your property
• No saving parking spaces
• Secure all loose outdoor items
• Do not leave pets outside for extended periods
• Check on neighbors, especially the elderly or those with mobility concerns
• We do NOT recommend using kerosene heaters indoors
BOROUGH OPERATIONS
The Eddystone Public Works / Highway Team is prepared and ready for this storm. While temperatures are expected to rise in the days following the storm and allow for natural snow melt, crews will continue to monitor conditions and address priority areas as needed.
Please understand this may be a prolonged event. Emergency Management and Public Works personnel remain committed to providing essential services during this time.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Always CALL 911 first for emergencies
• In extreme situations where a majority of Eddystone is without power, Joe Hughes Hall may be opened. Details will be announced if needed.
Thank you for your cooperation. Please stay safe and look out for one another.