The information and resources on this page are meant to help prepare residents in case of an emergency caused by natural and manmade disaster. If you are involved in or witness an emergency situation and are not sure who to contact, call 911.
Power Outages, Downed Power Lines & Natural Gas
PECO provides electricity and natural gas in the Borough.
To report a power outage, call PECO at 1-800-841-4141 or text OUT to 697362 (MYPECO). Power outages can also be reported online.
To report downed power lines or if you smell natural gas, leave the area immediately and call 1-800-841-4141 or 1-844-841-4151 (for gas only).
Flood Preparedness
Please see the below flyer from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for guidance on how to prepare for a flood, what to do in the event of a flood, and how to ensure your safety in the aftermath.
Resources
ReadyBucks
ReadyBucks is the mass notification system of Bucks County. It is used to notify residents of imminent threats to health and safety and incidents affecting their locations and work environments. Notifications can be received via phone calls, text messages, emails, and more.
For information on how to create an account and add your information into the mass notification system, visit the ReadyBucks website.
Borough Emergency Contact Form
Residents can provide contact information to the Borough directly in order for the Borough to contact them in the event of an emergency.
Citizen’s Emergency Guide
The Citizen’s Emergency Guide from the Buck County Emergency Management Agency assists you in preparing for emergencies affecting the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Learn what to do before, during, and after an emergency
- Create a family emergency plan
- Prepare an Emergency-Go-Kit
- Review the types of disasters to be better prepared
Additional Emergency Management Resources
