Murphy named new director for Chesco Emergency Services

Michael Murphy, Jr. The Chester County Commissioners today announce the appointment of Michael Murphy, Jr. as Director of the Department of Emergency Services. Murphy was formerly Platoon Leader for the County’s 9-1-1 operations. “The safety of Chester County residents is one of our top priorities and our Director of Emergency Services plays a pivotal role in ensuring that safety,” said Chester...

Updated: Sandy expected to slam area

County opens emergency shelters, storm likely to impact entire county UPDATED: Sunday, 1:34 p.m. It’s big, it looks to be bad and residents are being warned by local, county and state officials to prepare for Hurricane Sandy — dubbed Frankenstorm due its unique composition and the near-Halloween timing of the storm. Pennsylvania Gov Tom Corbett declared a state of emergency in the state Saturday...