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We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men. ~Herman Melville
No. 31 - Issued Quarterly
BOROUGH OF WELLSBORO, PA
ELI F. COCHRAN
Officer Cochran was born in Waynesboro, PA, near the MD border. Eli’s family owned a dairy farm, milking 50 cows daily down in Franklin County. In 1992, the family moved north to expand the dairy and grow the herd to about 250 cows up in the Westfield area. Eli is number nine among his thirteen siblings. That made for a lot of fun and a sometimes-chaotic upbringing! With so many siblings there was always something to do; fights, games, partnerships and intrigues. But no matter what, at the end of the day, they’d all come together in a common purpose. The siblings have since gone on to pursue their own careers, and Eli’s parents, Joe and Brenda, still run the dairy farm, though they have done some downsizing. In his teens, Eli was a big fan of cop shows and movies, and looked at many colleges before deciding to stay and work on the farm. He’d always seen himself working in law enforcement, so in 2013 he decided to pursue his dream of a criminal justice degree at Corning Community College. In December of 2016 Eli graduated from the Mansfield Police academy and went right to work at the Tioga County Sheriff’s Department. He enjoyed his time working at the Sheriff’s Department, but
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JOAN S. HART
is grateful for the opportunity to work as a Police Officer for the WPD, so close to his home. When you see Eli out walking, stop him and say hello. He’d like to get to know borough residents and have a good relationship with the community. He enjoys playing ice hockey, and at one time played a lot on pickup leagues in Corning/Elmira region. He’s also a history buff, and still loves to watch cop shows! He’s currently learning how to snow ski. He also loves exploring the Wellsboro area. Eli plans to marry in June of this year. His fiancé Jennifer and her three boys are a big part of Eli’s happiness. We welcome him and wish him the best!
Spring Community Yard Sales April 17 & 18, 2020
Joan is a long-time borough resident, growing up right here in Wellsboro. She graduated from WHS, went to Rochester Business institute, and worked at Kodak for some time after that. She also worked at the Soldiers and Sailors hospital on admissions, and for Mergenthaler for 21 years until the facility closed. At IST, she was a parts buyer until her retirement. Joan served on Borough Council for over twelve years, with a two-year break and is back to serve another term. Looking back on those twelve years, she was very proud to have participated in: • Replacing Borough bridges with Act 13 money • Updating the water system to a state of the art facility • The purchase and renovation of the new Borough Office, allowing the expansion of the police department at the old location •The creation of the Borough Manager position • Installing the welcome signs at the entry ways to the Borough. Wellsboro is a beautiful town, and Joan looks forward to helping keep it that way. Joan Hart and Betty Frasier, along with about 10 others, were the main motivators behind the World War II Memorial in front of the Gmeiner. Joan would like
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Notice to Residents.........................................Page 3 Winter Water Meter Maintenance..............Page 3 How Census Data is Used..............................Page 4 Woodland Park Horse Logging.....................Page 5 Wellsboro Welcomes New Parking App.....Page 6 Curbside Recycling Calendar.........................Page 7
to see an increase in participation here locally in the laying of wreaths and an increase in appreciation for the veterans of Wellsboro in general. This year 600 wreaths were laid on veteran’s graves by the FFA, but there are over 700 veterans in the Wellsboro Cemetery alone. This is known as the Wreaths Across America project and is very dear to Joan’s heart. You can participate in this effort by contacting www. wreathsacrossamerica. org/PA0485P.
Meet Jason English..........................................Page 8 Mandatory Recycling Reminder....................Page 8 2019 Wellsboro Road Work...........................Page 9 Cold Weather Safety Tips............................Page 11 2020 Wellsboro Events.................................Page 12 Cleanup Week in Wellsboro........................Page 13
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We inspect our pipelines using sophisticated tools and pressure tests. We use cathodic protection systems to deter corrosion. We conduct frequent ground and aerial surveys to observe any unauthorized excavation activity. We operate electronic surveillance and control systems to monitor operations. If you are planning a project or excavation, call 811 OR YOUR LOCAL ONE-CALL CENTER AT 800-2421776...it’s free. LET’S KEEP OUR COMMUNITIES SAFE. DO YOUR PART... Contact:
Shell Appalachia at 570-662-9415 Monday - Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 4:30pm www.shell.us/appalachia / Email: Appalachia@shell.com
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Notice to Residents The Community-wide Yard Sales will be held on April 17th and 18th and October 16th and 17th Spring Cleanup will be the week of April 20th on your regularly scheduled garbage pick-up day Fall Cleanup will be the week of October 19th on your regularly scheduled garbage pick-up day The Halloween Parade will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 6pm with trick-or-treat to follow until 830pm. Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority is no longer accepting electronics such as televisions and computers. Residents are reminded that these items will not be collected with regular garbage pickup. NTSWA is currently working on options for electronic disposal for borough residents.
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An original play by Ryan Dalton MORE OR LESS
In February the Wellsboro Borough Council will be adopting an ordinance as follows: “Street and Sidewalk Obstructions Restricted.” “No person shall deposit grass clippings, leaves, or snow on any street or sidewalk in the Borough; excluding those times when snow may be moved to the metered parking spaces along Main Street during snow removal following snow events”.
WINTER WATER METER MAINTENANCE The colder weather is here along with the possibility of frozen precipitation and snow. Please check all outside hoses and faucets to make sure they are either turned off or well insulated and kept warm so that they will not break during the winter months. Meters also need to be checked to make sure they are protected from the cold to prevent freezing. We have replaced several meter bottoms in the past years due to freezing and residents have had pipes break because of lack of heat. This can become costly to the resident. The time to check is now, before costly repairs are necessary. Please contact the Borough Office if you have questions (570) 724-3186.
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Woodland Park Horse Logging
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In late 2019, the Borough contracted Luke Patt’s Horse Logging to remove the ash trees in the wooded area of woodland Park. The ash trees were selected as they are showing signs of degradation from the Emerald Ash Borer, but were still marketable as a timber sale. Horse logging was recommended by both the Parks and Recreation Executive Committee and the Borough Council to minimize the disturbance and potential impact to the timber sale area. The proceeds from the timber sale will be put towards the upcoming Woodland Park project, which is scheduled for construction to begin in early June, 2020. Residents are welcome to cut any logs or tree tops left behind from the timber harvest for firewood. The Borough would also like to thank Mr. Kerry Gyekis for his contribution to the timber sale. Mr. Gyekis, a local consulting forester, donated his time and expertise to the Borough to complete the hazard tree removal in Woodland Park.
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Wellsboro Welcomes New Parking App Drivers in Wellsboro can now use the “Pango” mobile app to pay for parking time. The app is free for either iPhone or Android phones and can be used at the parking lot kiosks and the coin operated meters. After downloading the app, users simply enter their information (name, license plate, email and credit card, etc.), then use the map to pick the appropriate parking area, before choosing the desired parking time. The app contains a clock so drivers are aware of when to add time, if necessary, without running back out to the meter, and emails a receipt for every transaction. There is a convenience fee for using the app (this money does not go to the Borough). The Parking Authority and Borough Council hopes drivers find the app more convenient than carrying or making change or making multiple trips to the meters. The app isn’t exclusive to Wellsboro and can be used in any town that uses the service such as Bloomsburg, Latrobe, Butler, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Hazelton and Pittston to name a few.
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WELLSBORO HAPPENINGS • 7 2020 Wellsboro Borough Curbside Recycling Calendar
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Mandated in the Borough. Place properly sorted materials curbside by 7 am
January '20
Su M Tu W 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29
Th 2 9 16 23 30
February '20
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Sa 4 11 18 25
Su M Tu W Th F Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 A 8 9 10 11 12 13 B 15 16 17 18 19 20 A 22 23 24 25 26 27 B 29
Su M Tu W Th F A 3 4 5 6 7 B 10 11 12 13 14 A 17 18 19 20 21 B 24 25 26 27 28 A 31
Sa 2 9 16 23 30
Su M 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29
Su M Tu 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29
Sa 5 12 19 26
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September '20
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W 2 9 16 23 30
Th 3 10 17 24
F A B A B
June '20 Tu 2 9 16 23 30
W 3 10 17 24
Th 4 11 18 25
F B A B A
October '20
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F A B A B A
Sa 6 13 20 27
Sa 3 10 17 24 31
March '20
Su 1 8 15 22 29
M 2 9 16 23 30
Tu 3 10 17 24 31
W 4 11 18 25
Th 5 12 19 26
July '20
Su M Tu W 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29
Su 1 8 15 22 29
Th 2 9 16 23 30
Sa 7 14 21 28
Su M Tu W 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29
F B A B A B
Sa 4 11 18 25
Su M Tu W Th F Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 A 8 9 10 11 12 13 B 15 16 17 18 19 20 A 22 23 24 25 26 27 B 29 30 31
November '20 M 2 9 16 23 30
Tu 3 10 17 24
W 4 11 18 25
Th 5 12 19 26
April '20
F A B A B
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Th 2 9 16 23 30
F A B A B
Sa 4 11 18 25
August '20
December '20
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W 2 9 16 23 30
Th 3 10 17 24 31
F B A B X X
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Recycling Guidelines Route A canceled Dec. 25, 2020 Route B canceled Jan. 1, 2021
Aluminum Cans: Please empty & rinse cans. Crushing is optional but saves space. Corrugated Cardboard: Glass Bottles & Jars:
Flatten boxes & keep dry. Look for the ridges. No cereal/macaroni boxes, etc.
Separate bottles & jars by color; clear, brown, green. Remove all lids & rings. Rinse well, labels can remain.
Magazines: Magazines & catalogs only. Keep dry. Do not bundle or tie. Newspapers: Keep dry. Inserts can remain. Do not bundle or tie. Office Paper/Junk Mail:
Keep separate from other types of paper.
Keep separate from other types of paper.
Includes junk mail, office paper, envelopes, colored paper, shredded paper, etc. Keep dry. Do not bundle or tie. Keep separate from other types of paper.
Plastic Bottles & Containers:
Includes soda & water bottles, milk& laundry jugs, shampoo bottles, yogurt containers,
butter tubs, berry containers, etc...Empty & rinse as necessary. Lids can remain. Crushing is optional but saves space. NO HARD OR BULKY PLASTICS, NO BLACK PLASTIC, NO PLASTIC BAGS, NO STYROFOAM, NO OIL CONTAINERS, NO FLOWER POTS
Steel or "Tin" Cans: Rinse your cans & secure the lid(s) inside. Labels can remain.
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Cortland St Antrim St East Ave Austin St Ellis St Bache St English St Bodine St Fellows St Brewery St Greenbriar Dr Bryden St Hastings St Buena Vista Charleston St Helvetia St Hilbolt St Cole St
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Jackson St Main St McInroy St Nichols St Park Pl Pierce St Prospect St Purple St Queen St
Sears St Sherwood St Siemens St Tioga St Water St Wetmore St Wingate St Woodland Ave
Academy St American St Bacon St Berwart St Calkins Ln Catholic Cem Central Ave Charles St Cherry St
Conway St Crafton St Eberenz St Fischler St Grant St Greenwood St Highland St Ives St Kelsey St King St
LG Lane Lincoln St Meade St Morgan Ter Morris Ln Norris St Pearl St Rectory Ln Sherman St Stickley St
Sturrock St W. Water St Waln St Walnut St West Ave Willard Terrace
Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority W. Burlington Facilities : (570)297-4177 Blossburg Facilities: (570)638-2107 www.NTSWA.org
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Mandatory Recycling Reminder...
Everyone should recycle. Residents and Businesses in the Borough of Wellsboro must recycle. The partnership between the Borough of Wellsboro and Northern Tiers Solid Waste Authority makes it easy! With the twice a month collection of recyclables at your curb or place of business, there is no excuse not to comply with the Borough’s regulations on recycling. The more recycling our residents and businesses do, the less costs will go up when the current garbage contract expires in 4 years. Do your part by recycling all materials below:
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS
Separate:
Separate all clear glass, colored glass, aluminum cans, steel or “tin” cans, newspapers, magazines, office paper/junk mail, plastic containers coded #1 through #7, (typically water, soda, shampoo, milk detergent, yogurt, butter) as well as other recyclable materials as may be designated by the Borough.
Place in a container at curbside:
Place your recyclable materials in a container which is available through Northern Tiers Solid Waste Authority at the transfer station on Route 287. These containers should remain with the residence, regardless of owner or tenant.
COMMERCIAL, MUNICIPAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS
Commercial, municipal and institutional establishments shall separate and store, until collection, high grade officer paper, corrugated paper, aluminum and other source separated recyclable materials designated by the Borough in the recycling regulations. What if you don’t comply? Then you shall be guilty of a summary offense and, upon conviction thereof in a summary proceeding before a District Justice, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $25 for residents and $100 for Commercial, plus costs of prosecution. Lead acid batteries. No lead acid batteries can be placed in the waste stream. These can be delivered to an automotive battery retailer or wholesaler, to a secondary lead smelter permitted by the Environmental Protection Agency, or to a collection or recycling facility authorized under the laws of the Commonwealth. Separation and disposal of leaves. Leaves must be separated from other waste and placed curbside. Leaves are not to be incorporated into the regular waste stream. Leaves may be used for compost, mulch, or other agricultural, horticultural, silvicultural, gardening or landscape purposes.
JASON T. ENGLISH Jason grew up in Wellsboro and still lives here near his childhood home. After High School he worked for the PA Conservation Corp learning the construction trade; building storage buildings and doing cleanup of streams for many state funded projects. This began his career in the construction trade, building homes for many years, before going to the County to work on their maintenance department. Working for the Borough in the Water and Sewer Department has been a unique opportunity to learn something new. Knowing that the job he does makes a difference and helps people is something that makes Jason feel good about his work. In the water department he helps maintain the many water sources, and is involved in every step of the treatment process. The same goes for the sewer plant. The technical aspects of both treatment processes has been a real eye opener for him. How the water got to the spigot is something that never really crossed his mind until he began work at the Borough. Long term, he plans to become certified for both the sewer and water plants through DEP’s certification programs. Currently Jason is studying for the swimming pool and pesticide application certifications in order to treat the Packer Park Swimming Pool. Jason is married, and he and Carrie have four children; two being a “package deal” as they came as a set of twins. They do a lot of hiking as a family, and Jason likes to coach youth football. He also owns and operates a small business doing construction and maintenance projects. He’s a tinkerer at heart, and loves to work in his woodshop on projects for the family. Jason conducts the water meter reading on a monthly basis, so you’ll probably see him in his yellow reflective jacket and vest walking through your neighborhood. Working closely with the public can be challenging, but working behind the scenes like he does to provide clean, safe drinking water and effective sewer treatment is an honor for him to be able to do. “Sometimes it’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it.”
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2019 Wellsboro Road Work The following roads were paved this year: • Ives Street • Fischler Street (between Stickley and Eberenz Streets) • Meade Street (from Sherman street out) • Willard Terrace Brewery Lane Bridge
• Sherman Street (Meade Street to Don Gill Elementary School entrance)
Millings placed on Sherman Street
• Morris Street (between Grant and Bacon Streets) • Woodland Avenue (section near Advanced Auto and Wilson’s Supply) • Riberolle Street • Wingate Street
Fischler Street
Meade Street
Meade Street after grading
In addition to paving, portions of Bodine, Meade, Sears, and Bryden Streets were graded. Sections of Bodine Street and Meade Street were patched and the Water Street Bridge was re-surfaced to remove the lip at each end of the bridge. The Department of Public Works crew cleaned ditches and repaired multiple stormwater boxes. The Brewery Lane Bridge replacement project is now complete with new guardrails, curbing and paving. The Borough also completed concrete work at the Norris Street Bridge. Where necessary, fence repairs were completed on the Jackson Street Bridges and the Walnut Street Bridge. The paving work was completed using the Borough Liquid Fuels monies and the Brewery Lane Bridge replacement was completed with Act 13 funds.
New stormwater box on Queen Street
Water Street Bridge following resurfacing
Sherman Street
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Wellsboro Winter Celebration
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Slide, Swing & Barrel House Blues! featuring Bram Wijnands Kansas City’s
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2020
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Dancing, Irish Food & Green Beer
Show Tickets $30
Wellsboro, Pa
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020 at the Penn Wells Hotel Show Tickets $30
Call 570-787-7800 • Show at 7:30pm
Call 570-787-7800 • Show at 7:30pm
EMMF JAZZ FEST Jazz Dinner Tickets $30 • 5:15-7:15pm
Dinner from 5:15-7:15pm Penn Wells Hotel Dinner & Drinks at Menu Prices. Reservations required - Call 570-724-2111
For more information and tickets:
Penn Wells Dining Room
Reservations required Call 570-724-2111 Lodging Packages Available!
570-787-7800
W W W. E N D L E S S M O U N T A I N . N E T Proceeds benefit Endless Mountain Music Festival, a not for profit 501(c) registered in PA & NY
Proceeds benefit Endless Mountain Music Festival, a not for profit 501(c) registered in PA & NY
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Cold Weather Safety Tips
When you are outside, frostbite and hypothermia are possible so you need to protect yourself: 1. Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. 2. Wear a hat. Try to stay dry and out of the wind. 3. Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold. 4. Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves. Ice Safety: 1. There has only been a short period of ice making weather. Ice has not had a chance to thicken and firm up. 2. It is recommended you stay off the ice at this time. To keep pipes from freezing on an outside wall: 1. Let hot and cold water trickle or drip at night from a faucet. 2. Open cabinet doors to allow more heat to get to uninsulated pipes under a sink or near an outer wall. 3. Make sure heat is left on and set no lower than 55 degrees. 4. If you plan to be away: (1) Have someone check your house daily to make sure the heat is still on to prevent freezing, or (2) drain and shut off the water system (except indoor sprinkler systems). If Pipes Freeze: 1. Make sure you and your family knows how to shut off the water, in case pipes burst. 2. NEVER try to thaw a pipe with an open flame or torch. Use a hair dryer instead. 3. Always be careful of the potential for electric shock in and around standing water. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a silent, deadly killer claiming about 1,000 lives each year in the United States. 1. Install a carbon monoxide detector. 2. NEVER run generators indoors. 3. Open a window slightly when using a kerosene heater and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. 4. NEVER use a gas oven to heat your home. 5. If your heat goes out, you can keep warm indoors by closing off rooms you do not need, dressing in layers of lightweight clothing, and wearing a cap. Wood-burning stoves, fireplaces and heaters: 1. Always keep a screen around an open flame. 2. NEVER use gasoline to start your fireplace. 3. NEVER burn charcoal indoors. 4. Do not close the damper when ashes are hot. 5. Use only safe sources of alternative heat such as a fireplace, small well-vented wood or coal stove or portable space heaters. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions. For More information please see: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/winter/index.shtml and http://www.ready.gov/winter-weather
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2020 Wellsboro Events
A schedule of the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce and Wellsboro Foundation 2020 events: February 14-16th February 22nd March 28th April 17-18th May 23-24th May 25th June 13th June 14th June 19-20th June 20th June 20th July 25th September 17-19th September 19th October 16-17th October 24th December 31st December 5th December 11-13th
Winter Celebration Canyon Sled Dog Challenge Wine 101 –Deane Center Community Yard Sales Mary Wells Days (sidewalk sales) Memorial Day Parade Family Day- Around town Pet Parade, Downtown Laurel Festival Vendors 2-mile Fun Run/10k Race 2pm- Laurel Festival Parade Classic Car Cruise In Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally Producers Show Case Community Yard Sales Fall Festival & UPMC Halloween Path Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treating Dickens of a Christmas, Downtown Christmas on Main Street
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CLEANUP WEEK IN WELLSBORO CLEANUP WEEK WILL BE HELD IN WELLSBORO THE WEEK OF
APRIL 20 THROUGH APRIL 24 ON YOUR REGULAR GARBAGE PICKUP DAY.
1. Place all items for pickup at the front curb. 2. Small loose items MUST be placed in bags, boxes, or bundled up. 3. Demolition and construction materials will not be collected. These ARE able to be disposed of at Norther Tier Solid Waste Authority’s Tiadaghton location for a fee. Call them for information and pricing (570) 724-0145. 4. Items acceptable for cleanup week collection include leaves in bags or boxes, trash, old lumber and boards not over 5 ft. long, old furniture, scrap metal, old tires (2 tires per household), lawn rakings, paper, magazines, litter, brush, small tree limbs, shrub clippings together. Bundle like items together. 5. Scavengers who pick up items placed out for cleanup collection do so at their own risk, and may not litter, dispose or nor relocate non-usable items elsewhere within the Borough of Wellsboro. Cleanup week is an excellent opportunity for Wellsboro residents to clean up their properties and have their unwanted items hauled away. The past cleanup weeks have been very successful and have been a big factor in making Wellsboro a clean, attractive community that everyone admires. We are counting on you to do your part to keep Wellsboro beautiful. Thank you.
Desktop computers, monitors, laptops, computer peripherals and televisions are no longer accepted for recycling. NTSWA will host collection events for these items, for a fee, later in the year. Tioga Co. NTSWA—540 Old Bloss Road, Blossburg Pa. Or Tiadaghton Area Transfer Station—10455 Route 6, Wellsboro Pa.
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. AND SATURDAY 8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
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PREPAREDNESS TIP OF THE MONTH
The National Weather Service refers to winter storms as the "Deceptive Killers" because most deaths are actually indirectly related to storms. People are injured or killed in traffic accidents on icy roads, or suffer from hypothermia due to prolonged exposure to the cold. Another major danger associated with winter storms is their ability to knock out heat, power and communications, sometimes for days at a time.
Winter Weather Terminology
In order to be better prepared, it is important to become familiar with terms used to report winter weather phenomena. Knowing the below terms will enable you to take the necessary precautions to protect you and your family.
Winter Weather Advisory Winter Storm Outlook Winter Storm Watch Winter Storm Warning Blizzard Warning Wind Chill Advisory Wind Chill Warning Snow Flurries Snow Showers Snow Squalls Blowing Snow Sleet Freezing Rain
Issued for accumulations of snow, freezing rain, freezing drizzle, and sleet which will cause significant inconveniences and, if caution is not exercised, could lead to life-threatening situations. Issued prior to a Winter Storm Watch. The Outlook is given when forecasters believe winter storm conditions are possible and are usually issued 3 to 5 days in advance of a winter storm. Alerts the public to the possibility of a blizzard, heavy snow, heavy freezing rain, or heavy sleet. Winter Storm Watches are usually issued 12 to 48 hours before the beginning of a Winter Storm. Issued when hazardous winter weather in the form of heavy snow, heavy freezing rain, or heavy sleet is imminent or occurring. Winter Storm Warnings are usually issued 12 to 24 hours before the event is expected to begin. Issued for sustained or gusty winds of 35 mph or more, and falling or blowing snow creating visibilities at or below ¼ mile; these conditions should persist for at least three hours. Issued when wind chill temperatures are expected to be a significant inconvenience to life with prolonged exposure, and, if caution is not exercised, could lead to hazardous exposure. Issued when wind chill temperatures are expected to be hazardous to life within several minutes of exposure. Light snow falling for short durations. No accumulation or light dusting is all that is expected. Snow falling at varying intensities for brief periods of time. Some accumulation is possible. Brief, intense snow showers accompanied by strong, gusty winds. Accumulation may be significant. Snow squalls are best known in the Great Lakes region. Wind-driven snow that reduces visibility and causes significant drifting. Blowing snow may be snow that is falling and/or loose snow on the ground picked up by the wind. Rain drops that freeze into ice pellets before reaching the ground. Sleet usually bounces when hitting a surface and does not stick to objects. However, it can accumulate like snow and cause a hazard to motorists. Rain that falls onto a surface with a temperature below freezing. This causes it to freeze to surfaces, such as trees, cars, and roads, forming a coating or glaze of ice. Even small accumulations of ice can cause a significant hazard.
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February is Heart Month. Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in America, and in many cases it is preventable.
Visit UPMCSusquehanna.org/Heart or call 570-321-2800 to schedule an appointment to get the pulse on your heart’s health.