UPPER BUCKS CODE BLUE SHELTER ALERT
When the temperatures are 26 degrees and below, the Upper Bucks Code Blue shelter will open at the Quakertown Masonic Lodge, 501 W Broad St, Quakertown from 8:15 pm to 7:00 am the following morning. A hot meal and breakfast is also available. Call (267) 450-5191 after 1:00 pm to find out if the shelter is open or to request ride. Car rides are available from the Turkey Hill in Ottsville/Harrow at 7:45 pm. Posted 10/26/18

ROAD & BRIDGE UPDATES:

• Uhlerstown Hill Road: The hill section will be CLOSED Wednesday, January16th for the winter.
• Route 32 (River Road) at the Golden Pheasant Bridge is now open as of Friday, Dec. 21.
• Headquarters Road Bridge over Tinicum Creek at Sheephole Road is CLOSED.
• Check traffic conditions on major PA highways before heading out: Log on to www.511pa.com or call 511.
  

HEADQUARTERS ROAD BRIDGE UPDATE
On October 22, 2018, the Delaware Riverkeeper Network (DRN) filed a complaint (Case#: 2:18-cv-04508) in US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania challenging PennDOT and the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) issuance of a Categorical Exclusion (CE) from an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) or Environmental Assessment (EI) with regard to the Headquarters Bridge Project, which states the defendants have unlawfully determined that the Bridge must be destroyed and replaced with a new 2-lane concrete structure. The complaint can be found on the DRN website or the US District Court for the Eastern District of PA website. The FHWA had granted PennDOT the CE for Headquarters Road Bridge in Sept., enabling PennDOT to move forward with the design in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement. PennDOT's explanation of a CE can be found on the PennDOT website.

The DRN maintains that the bridge can be rehabilitated. PennDOT engineers and Transportation Secretary Richards have determined that rehabilitation is not an option due to the deterioration of its structural integrity. PennDOT states that there are two options: 1) Construct a new two-lane bridge, which PennDOT would retain ownership and responsibility. 2) Construct a new one-lane bridge, which would require Tinicum Township taxpayers to take ownership and responsibility. Revised 10/31/18

POWER OUTAGES
If an outage occurs, call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) to report it, or go to www.firstenergycorp.com/outages where you can also find more info on Met-Ed's restoration progress and safety. Never try to remove a tree or debris from downed lines. Always assume downed lines are energized and immediately call Met-Ed at 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877). Posted 10/24/18

RIVER CONDITIONS:
In case of flood warnings,check the National Weather Service website for current and forecasted river conditions at http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=phi&gage=fren4&view=1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1%22 Floodplain Maps can be viewed at the Bucks County website: https://bucksgis.maps.arcgis.com Additional information can be found at www.FloodSmart.gov and www.FEMA.gov.

BRING USED MOTOR OIL TO TINCUM PUBLIC WORKS
If you are changing your lawn mower oil or engine oil, please bring the oil to the Public Works garage, there's a barrel in the parking lot. Doing so allows us to lower costs by reusing the oil and helps you to properly dispose of it. No gas or antifreeze, please. Posted 7/3/18