Melting snow could pose flooding dangers

County officials urge motorists to avoid traversing standing water  The Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES) interrupts this cycle of melting snow to issue a reminder about another potential hazard: flash flooding. Many causes exist for flash flooding in Chester County, which can occur fast and can wipe a car off the road in an instant. 

 Some include rain or snow melt –...

Another weekend, another – sigh – storm forecast

County emergency officials are offering reminder tips for coping With the National Weather Service (NWS) and many commercial weather services predicting that another significant winter storm may be heading to Chester County, the Chester County Department of Emergency Services has issued some reminders: Only use 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies. Do not call 9-1-1 to report power outages or to...

International conference puts GIS guru on map

Emergency services employee wins first-place data award Dave Sekkes, the emergency planning coordinator for the Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES), won a first-place data integration award last month. The emergency planning coordinator for the Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES), Dave Sekkes, was honored at the ESRI International User Conference last month with...