SNOW EMERGENCY BEGINS 12PM SUNDAY

SNOW EMERGENCY
A snow emergency will be in effect beginning 12 PM on Sunday, January 19th as a severe winter storm heads our way which is expected to bring several inches of snow accumulations.  Township crews will be working hard to clear any accumulated snow on residential streets.  Crews from PennDOT and PECO will be working to keep state roads clear of snow and utilities in operation.  More information about how we respond to a snow storm can be found here.

Outage information can be reported to PECO, Comcast, or Verizon.

Below are from frequently asked questions about winter storms:

What does Middletown Township do when it snows?
Public Works crews apply salt brine to roadways before, and plow roadways during and after snow storms. Emergency services continue to respond to calls.
 
When will my street get plowed? 
Streets are plowed throughout the storm. Snow is cleared within 12 hours after the end of the storm. State roads are plowed by PennDOT.
 
Which neighborhoods get plowed first?
Crews are deployed to assigned areas all over the Township. All plows work together to clear snow at the same time.
 
Do I need to move my car?
Yes. Cars must be off roadways within one hour after the beginning of a storm, and must remain off the road until at least 12 hours after a storm.
 
Who is responsible for clearing sidewalks of snow?
Sidewalks in front of homes must be cleared by homeowners within 24 hours after the end of the storm.
 
What can I do when it snows?
Staying home and off roadways is the best way to endure a snow storm. After a storm, clear walkways of snow to prevent injury.

What happens if my mailbox was struck by a snow plow?
If a snow plow hits a mailbox, please contact Geri Anderson in Public Works for assistance.  

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Spotted Lanternfly

The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive species that threatens Pennsylvania’s agriculture and homeowners’ trees.  SLFs attack fruit trees and feed on the sap in the trunks, leaves, and branches of trees.

 

How do I know if Spotted Lanternflies are on my property?

The SLFs have several different life stages. They can exist in most of the following stages throughout the summer. The following graphic from the Bucks County Conservation District shows the different life stages:


Life cycle of the spotted lanternfly

Because of how the SLF uses its mouth to feed on sap, it will leaves wounds on the trees. These wounds will leave a greyish/black trail along the bark.  As the sap is extracted, the wounds can attract bees and other insects, or fungi and mold can grow on the wounds.  More information about SLFs is available on this Fact Sheet.

 

Reporting a Sighting

If you see SLFs at any of the above stages in the community or on your property, you can report the sighting here.

Steps of Spotted Lanternfly Management

 Top Tips for Dealing with Spotted Lanternflies

  • Destroy the bugs. Smashing or Stepping on them is an effective and non-invasive method.
  • ​Spray them with a spray bottle of insecticidal soap.
  • Capture them in a bottle.
  • Vacuum them.
  • Wrap the tree trunks with sticky tape or duct tape (SLFs stick to them).

Additional Resources

Spotted Lanternfly Management for Homeowners
Have you seen a Spotted Lanternfly?
Contractor's Guide to Spotted Lanternflies
Spotted Lanternfly Hotline 1-888-422-3359