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The official page of the Chester County Department of Emergency Services. This page is not monitored 24/7 for emergencies call 911.

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Road Closure - Uwchlan Township - 06/14/2026 The Pennsylvania Turnpike eastbound is closed at the Morgantown Interchange due to an accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Uwchlan Township.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Norristown PA, King of Prussia PA and Lansdale PA until 11:30 PM EDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 11:30 PM EDT. The warning includes Norristown PA, King of Prussia PA and Lansdale PA. This warning is for South central Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey, Northwestern Mercer County in central New Jersey, Southeastern Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Central Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, East central Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Northwestern Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Central Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 1,206,294 people in the warning along with 215 schools and 22 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 11:30 PM EDT. The warning includes Norristown PA, King of Prussia PA and Lansdale PA. This warning is for South central Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey, Northwestern Mercer County in central New Jersey, Southeastern Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Central Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, East central Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Northwestern Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Central Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 1,206,294 people in the warning along with 215 schools and 22 hospitals.
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Flash Flood Warning including Philadelphia PA, Camden NJ and Norristown PA until 2:30 AM EDT
This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 2:30 AM EDT. The warning includes Philadelphia PA, Camden NJ and Norristown PA. This warning is for Northwestern Camden County in southern New Jersey, Northeastern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Northeastern Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 2,746,963 people in the warning along with 600 schools and 59 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 2:30 AM EDT. The warning includes Philadelphia PA, Camden NJ and Norristown PA. This warning is for Northwestern Camden County in southern New Jersey, Northeastern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Northeastern Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 2,746,963 people in the warning along with 600 schools and 59 hospitals.
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Jun 15
Flash Flood Warning including Newark DE, Drexel Hill PA and West Chester PA until 2:15 AM EDT
This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 2:15 AM EDT. The warning includes Newark DE, Drexel Hill PA and West Chester PA. This warning is for Northwestern New Castle County in northern Delaware, Eastern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 861,101 people in the warning along with 172 schools and 13 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 2:15 AM EDT. The warning includes Newark DE, Drexel Hill PA and West Chester PA. This warning is for Northwestern New Castle County in northern Delaware, Eastern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 861,101 people in the warning along with 172 schools and 13 hospitals.
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Jun 15
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Wilmington DE, Chester PA and Newark DE until 10:45 PM EDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 10:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Wilmington DE, Chester PA and Newark DE. This warning is for Northern New Castle County in northern Delaware, Northwestern Salem County in southern New Jersey, Northwestern Gloucester County in southern New Jersey, Southern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 1,146,419 people in the warning along with 271 schools and 19 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 10:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Wilmington DE, Chester PA and Newark DE. This warning is for Northern New Castle County in northern Delaware, Northwestern Salem County in southern New Jersey, Northwestern Gloucester County in southern New Jersey, Southern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 1,146,419 people in the warning along with 271 schools and 19 hospitals.
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Jun 15
Flash Flood Warning including Coatesville PA, Downingtown PA and Kennett Square PA until 2:00 AM EDT
This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 2:00 AM EDT. The warning includes Coatesville PA, Downingtown PA and Kennett Square PA. This warning is for Southwestern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 193,299 people in the warning along with 49 schools and 4 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 2:00 AM EDT. The warning includes Coatesville PA, Downingtown PA and Kennett Square PA. This warning is for Southwestern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 193,299 people in the warning along with 49 schools and 4 hospitals.
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Jun 9
🧊Keep Pets Cool, Safe & Hydrated June is Pet Preparedness Month, and warm weather is here! 🐕Provide shade, water, and cool rest spots outdoors. 🌡️Know the signs of heatstroke: heavy panting, drooling, lethargy. 🚫Never leave pets in cars. #PetSummerSafety #HeatAwareness
A digital graphic with the wording Pet Safety Tips: Hot weather tips for pets. A small graphic showing a water bowl with the wording: Keep your pet hydrated; a graphic of a warm cat with the wording: Knows signs of overheating; a small graphic with a pet in a car when it is warm outside with the wording don't leave pets in cars; and a final small graphic showing a dog walking on pavement with the wording: Keep paws away from hot pavement.

ALT A digital graphic with the wording Pet Safety Tips: Hot weather tips for pets. A small graphic showing a water bowl with the wording: Keep your pet hydrated; a graphic of a warm cat with the wording: Knows signs of overheating; a small graphic with a pet in a car when it is warm outside with the wording don't leave pets in cars; and a final small graphic showing a dog walking on pavement with the wording: Keep paws away from hot pavement.
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Jun 6
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Philadelphia PA, Wilmington DE and Norristown PA until 7:15 PM EDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 7:15 PM EDT. The warning includes Philadelphia PA, Wilmington DE and Norristown PA. This warning is for Northern New Castle County in northern Delaware, Southeastern Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey, Northwestern Mercer County in central New Jersey, Southwestern Somerset County in northern New Jersey, Southeastern Berks County in eastern Pennsylvania, Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Southeastern Lehigh County in eastern Pennsylvania, Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and penny sized hail. There are 4,523,436 people in the warning along with 943 schools and 94 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 7:15 PM EDT. The warning includes Philadelphia PA, Wilmington DE and Norristown PA. This warning is for Northern New Castle County in northern Delaware, Southeastern Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey, Northwestern Mercer County in central New Jersey, Southwestern Somerset County in northern New Jersey, Southeastern Berks County in eastern Pennsylvania, Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Southeastern Lehigh County in eastern Pennsylvania, Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and penny sized hail. There are 4,523,436 people in the warning along with 943 schools and 94 hospitals.

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Jun 6
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Chester County until 10:00 PM tonight (06/06/2026). Stay #WeatherAware with the @NWS_MountHolly for weather updates.
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Jun 6
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania until 10 PM EDT
This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 281 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 10:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this watch are no tornadoes expected, isolated hail up to quarter size possible and scattered gusts up to 75 mph likely. There are 30,769,450 people in the watch along with 7246 schools and 391 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 281 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 10:00 PM EDT. The watch includes parts of Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this watch are no tornadoes expected, isolated hail up to quarter size possible and scattered gusts up to 75 mph likely. There are 30,769,450 people in the watch along with 7246 schools and 391 hospitals.
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Jun 6
With the possibility of scattered strong to severe thunderstorms this evening, remember to stay #WeatherAware with updates from our friends @NWS_MountHolly .
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Jun 6
Another hot one today with highs in the upper 80s/low 90s. We are expecting some showers and thunderstorms to move in this evening. A few storms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, especially for areas along and north/west of the I-95 corridor. Stay safe!
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Jun 3
Today, 6/3 at 2PM @ConstellationEG will test the sirens around the Peach Bottom Clean Energy Center. Sirens will also sound on Thursday, 6/4 at intervals throughout the day. In a real emergency, sirens do not mean evacuate; they mean to tune to Emergency Alert TV/radio stations.
A photo of the Peach Bottom Clean Energy Center with the wording: Peach Bottom Clean Energy Center Semi-Annual Full-Volume Siren Test, Wednesday & Thursday, June 3-4, 2026.

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Jun 1
Today, 6/1 at 2PM, @ConstellationEG will test the sirens around the Limerick Clean Energy Center. Sirens will also sound on Tuesday, 6/2, at intervals throughout the day. In a real emergency, sirens do not mean evacuate, they tell you to tune to Emergency Alert TV/radio stations.
A photo of the Limerick Clean Energy Center with the wording: Limerick Clean Energy Center Semi-Annual Full-Volume Siren Test, Monday & Tuesday, June 1-2, 2026.

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May 25
On Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the U.S. service members who gave their lives in service to our nation.
A photograph taken at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus of the American flag, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania flag, and the County of Chester flag blowing in the wind in. With a bright blue sky background and a tree showing in the distance. With three stars and the wording: Memorial Day, Remember and Honor, May 25, 2026 overlayed on top of the photograph.

ALT A photograph taken at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus of the American flag, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania flag, and the County of Chester flag blowing in the wind in. With a bright blue sky background and a tree showing in the distance. With three stars and the wording: Memorial Day, Remember and Honor, May 25, 2026 overlayed on top of the photograph.
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May 22
CCDES is proud to announce that Telecommunicator Matt Staud was nominated and selected by the Chester County EMS Council's leadership to be the 2025 Chester County EMS Council Telecommunicator of the Year. Read more at chesco.org/des
A photo of Telecommunicator Matt Staud holding his telecommunicator of the year award surrounded by a group of EMS Leadership and Department of Emergency Services leadership.

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May 20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Camden NJ, Wilmington DE and Chester PA until 6:15 PM EDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 6:15 PM EDT. The warning includes Camden NJ, Wilmington DE and Chester PA. This warning is for Northern New Castle County in northern Delaware, Northwestern Salem County in southern New Jersey, Northwestern Camden County in southern New Jersey, Gloucester County in southern New Jersey, Southeastern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Southwestern Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 1,552,279 people in the warning along with 423 schools and 31 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 6:15 PM EDT. The warning includes Camden NJ, Wilmington DE and Chester PA. This warning is for Northern New Castle County in northern Delaware, Northwestern Salem County in southern New Jersey, Northwestern Camden County in southern New Jersey, Gloucester County in southern New Jersey, Southeastern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Southwestern Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 1,552,279 people in the warning along with 423 schools and 31 hospitals.
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May 20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Trenton NJ, Levittown PA and Norristown PA until 6:00 PM EDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 6:00 PM EDT. The warning includes Trenton NJ, Levittown PA and Norristown PA. This warning is for Southeastern Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey, Mercer County in central New Jersey, North central Burlington County in southern New Jersey, Southwestern Somerset County in northern New Jersey, Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Northeastern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Northeastern Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 1,552,726 people in the warning along with 347 schools and 30 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 6:00 PM EDT. The warning includes Trenton NJ, Levittown PA and Norristown PA. This warning is for Southeastern Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey, Mercer County in central New Jersey, North central Burlington County in southern New Jersey, Southwestern Somerset County in northern New Jersey, Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Northeastern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Northeastern Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 1,552,726 people in the warning along with 347 schools and 30 hospitals.
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May 20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Philadelphia PA, Camden NJ and Chester PA until 6:00 PM EDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 6:00 PM EDT. The warning includes Philadelphia PA, Camden NJ and Chester PA. This warning is for Northwestern Camden County in southern New Jersey, North central Gloucester County in southern New Jersey, Southeastern Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania, East central Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 2,727,386 people in the warning along with 618 schools and 60 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 6:00 PM EDT. The warning includes Philadelphia PA, Camden NJ and Chester PA. This warning is for Northwestern Camden County in southern New Jersey, North central Gloucester County in southern New Jersey, Southeastern Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania, East central Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 2,727,386 people in the warning along with 618 schools and 60 hospitals.
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May 20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including West Chester PA, Hockessin DE and Elsmere DE until 5:30 PM EDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 5:30 PM EDT. The warning includes West Chester PA, Hockessin DE and Elsmere DE. This warning is for Northwestern New Castle County in northern Delaware, Southern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Southwestern Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 343,622 people in the warning along with 82 schools and 5 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 5:30 PM EDT. The warning includes West Chester PA, Hockessin DE and Elsmere DE. This warning is for Northwestern New Castle County in northern Delaware, Southern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Southwestern Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 343,622 people in the warning along with 82 schools and 5 hospitals.
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May 20
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Pottstown PA, Trooper PA and Birdsboro PA until 5:15 PM EDT
This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 5:15 PM EDT. The warning includes Pottstown PA, Trooper PA and Birdsboro PA. This warning is for Southeastern Berks County in eastern Pennsylvania, Northwestern Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Northeastern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 329,238 people in the warning along with 81 schools and 3 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 5:15 PM EDT. The warning includes Pottstown PA, Trooper PA and Birdsboro PA. This warning is for Southeastern Berks County in eastern Pennsylvania, Northwestern Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Northeastern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 329,238 people in the warning along with 81 schools and 3 hospitals.
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May 19
Update - Road Closure - Valley Township & Sadsbury Township - 05/19/2026 The Route 30 Bypass has reopened in both directions.
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May 19
Update - Road Closure - Valley Township & Sadsbury Township - 05/19/2026 The Route 30 bypass has reopened in the westbound direction, the eastbound direction remains closed from business Route 30 in Sadsbury Township to Route 82 in Valley Township.
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