Royersford Issues Snow Emergency, Calls For Preparation

ROYERSFORD, PA — Royersford Borough Mayor Jenna Antoniewicz has declared a Snow Emergency in the borough, beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday and asks residents to help prepare.

The declaration comes as the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for southeast Pennsylvania and parts of New Jersey, effective Wednesday morning.

The NWS predicts heavy mixed precipitation with snow accumulations in excess of 12 inches, along with a light glaze of ice. Winds gusts may be as high as 35 miles per hour, the NWS said Tuesday.

The Borough of Royersford's declared snow emergency is in effect at 10 a.m. Wednesday and a notification will be made after the emergency is terminated, the borough said in a news release.

All residents and business owners are advised to clear all vehicles off of the snow emergency routes.

The National Weather Service warned today that travel could be" very difficult to impossible" tomorrow, with "hazardous conditions (that) could impact the evening commute on Wednesday and the morning commute on Thursday." The heavy snow could result in power outages, the NWS said.

Snow Emergency Routes in Royersford Borough that need to be clear of vehicles are:

• 5th Ave from the Limerick township line to Green Street, no parking on the west side (odd-numbered side)
• Main Street from 10th Avenue to Lewis Road, no parking on either side of the street (both sides of the street)
• Main Street from 2nd Ave to Lewis Road, no parking on the south side of the street (even-numbered side)
• 2nd Avenue from Main Street to the Borough line, no parking on the west side (odd-numbered side)
• Walnut Street from Lewis Road to Borough line, no parking on the south side (even-numbered side)
• Washington Street from 2nd Avenue to Lewis Road, no parking on the south side (even-numbered side)
• Summer Street from N. 4th Avenue to N. 3rd Avenue, no parking on the entire street (both sides of the street).

Anyone with questions should contact the Royersford Office of Emergency Management at 484-938-8739.