Hurricane Sandy: Haverford Information Center
Notice a road is flooded? Just saw a store clerk upload a pallet of fresh batteries? Please use this story on Haverford Patch to help out your neighbors as we brave the storm together.
Furlong Road between Bon Air and Steel Road in Haverford closed. PECO on scene but awaiting a bucket truck.
Bob Byrne
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As we hunker down to ride out Hurricane Sandy, we want to make sure that Haverford stays connected.
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- You can send us messages through social media and email (haverford@patch.com) and comment on this story and we’ll make sure the information is added.
- If you notice wires down or a tree across the road, please alert authorities and then let us know so we can spread the word quickly. You can comment right on this story to make sure readers know what’s going on in your neighborhood.
- When the storms hit, we'll add a live chat hosted by CoverItLive at the top of this article where you can share and learn about what's going on.
Just one year ago, we had that snow storm the weekend before Halloween that knocked out power to many homes for days. You can share information about what's going on in your neighborhood by commenting or adding to our live chat.
Haverford Patch is all about connecting neighbors and helping neighbors so we hope you’ll find this information hub helpful as we brave the storm together. Stay safe, Haverford.
More Resources:
- Red Cross Hurricane App
- New Law Against Crossing Road Closed Barriers
- Upload Storm Pictures Here
- County Emergency Team Seeks Volunteers For Sandy
- Haverford's Emergency Contact Numbers
- Hurricane Sandy: School Closings & Cancellations
- Prepare for Potential Power Outages
- Federal Officials: 'Time to Act is Now'
- SEPTA Cancels Service For Sandy
- 10 Ways to Use Patch During the Hurricane
- School, Community Closings and Cancellations
Bebimbop
11:16 am on Sunday, October 28, 2012
I've been wondering when and who was going to use social media to help residents stay connected during the storm
susan
10:45 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
what rock are you living under??
George Jones III
4:09 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
CVS has C and D batteries The one on W.Chester Pike They are price gouging Glad i got mine on Thursday
susan
10:32 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
CVS is price gouging? That's a perfect reason to BOYCOTT CVS. We need to send THEM a message that they can't take advantage of us during a natural disaster. #retailbullying There ought to be a law against such immoral acts. I guess I'll just have to tweet @mikejerrick at Fox News. or Jim Donovan @cbs3
Bebimbop
7:05 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
I just picked up D's at the CVS on Eagle in Havertown. 14.99/8pk. They just got in a shipment but hurry
Joe Lavelle
8:50 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Anybody know if they are picking up trash tomorrow?
Tuyen
10:28 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
I don't think so. Lower Merion cancelled their trash pickups, so I highly doubt Haverford would put employees out in the storm
http://mainlinemedianews.com/articles/2012/10/28/main_line_times/news/doc508db3dfaca56818967935.txt.
MerionManor
9:44 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
I too was wondering, have 12 barrels full, I put it out thinking that it was not mentioned in the phone message from the township manager, nor is there anything on their website. . . Hope they come, I'll be waiting to remove the cans promptly so they aren't all over the place!
Bebimbop
9:53 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Haverford Township gets an F for providing info to their residents. Shouldn't they have an emergency command center that communicates with residents. We need to know if there is trash tomorrow
susan
10:42 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
They do. The township does an excellent job at communicating. I get more information from this township on email, voicemails, texts and tweets. What more do you want. Additionally, it's common sense that there would be no trash pick up today. And lastly, we are in the middle of a disaster situation, is your number one concern really trash?
MerionManor
10:52 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Susan, your incorrect there was trash pickup. And yes removal of waste is an important part of the storm management process.
Bebimbop
1:34 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
Obviously the township doesn't do an excellent job if I am not on their list ! and I pay taxes no less. So enlighten me Susan or only cool people get the announcements ?
George Jones III
7:08 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
The township used a reverse 911 system to notify the residents. They also had it posted on the township channel and I believe their website. All the people I know got a phone call. The township isn't the governor. The local TV channels are not really interested in what a small fish in Havertown has to say.
MerionManor
10:44 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Radnor's website says they will have trash pickup on Monday. I'm keeping mine out then I guess.
Tom Sunnergren
1:08 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
I haven't been able to get any word from the township w/r/t its plans for trash pickup, but, based on the forecasted intensity of the storm and what surrounding municipalities are doing, my guess is that it will be cancelled.
Bebimbop
1:13 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
This is why we need our township officials to tweet their residents about such trivia
Elizabeth Wright
8:03 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Our trash was picked up this morning. Not sure what that will mean for those of you with Tuesday pickup.
MerionManor
10:05 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Mine too, no complaints here about public works they do a great job
Havertown Bob
11:24 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Please Note In Haverford Township There will be no trash pickup on Tuesday It will be picked up on Wednesday But There will be no trash pickup on Thursday or Friday However recycling will be picked up both days *****Tune to Comcast ch 10 or Verizon ch 38 for further updates
Tuyen
1:38 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
I know Halloween is the last thing on anyone's mind, but does anyone know if we are still doing it Wed? Is it reschedualed to the weekend?
I hate how sad my siblings are about Halloween, and I wanna provide them good news. Thanks!
John Ryan
4:51 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
Okay, what pizza parlor is open?
Bebimbop
4:57 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
Cambridge and Tunbridge intersection flooded from overflowing creek.
Hava Nigela
6:55 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
Susan, I think the consensous is a poor communication job. i called Public Works this AM and that's how I found out about pickup, so kudos to Public Works, but F for communication. Stay safe everyone!
tina
9:06 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
No power in the Bon air section of htown
Deborah Boss-Cadet
9:27 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
No power in Coopertown area.
John Ryan
7:00 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
8th WARD CONTACT
TRASH & RECYCLING COLLECTION
NEIGHBORS,
TUESDAY NO TRASH COLLECTION
WEDNESDAY TRASH PICK-UP ONLY
FRIDAY RECYCLING ONLY
FORWARD TEXT FROM TOWNSHIP MANAGER…
Haverford Twp. trash collections are cancelled for Tuesday, October 30th. Tuesday trash collections will be conducted on Wednesday, October 31st. We will also collect trash for residents who failed to place it out on Monday.
Thursday and Friday trash collections is cancelled and only recycling will be collected. Residents can call our Public Works Department with any questions.
Anthony Carano
10:10 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Any word on which roads in the township are closed to traffic?
Maureen McGuire
11:21 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
I got several phone calls from the township about the trash schedule. In addition, my commissioner, Chris Connell, has been in constant email contact. And I just saw the public works guys picking up branches. Pretty good!
tina
11:21 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
thank you to police, fire,ems,hospital staff,good neighbors, and Peco for getting us through another storm...we are proud of you!!!!!
Bebimbop
7:58 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
My commissioner in the 5th ward sent one email before the storm hit, but no word during the storm. Would be nice to have a tech savvy official who can keep their constituents up to date about power outages, roads, township services.