Chester County secures generators for municipality use

West Chester, PA – At a time when Chester County is celebrating National Preparedness Month, the Chester County Commissioners announce the availability of 188 generators, for use by municipalities (Borough of Parkesburg, Atglen, and other area municipalities listed as recipients) in the event of a major power outage.

Purchased through an Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant secured by the County’s Department of Emergency Services, the generators will be used by 37 municipalities in Chester County that have heavily traveled routes and busy intersections regulated by traffic lights. The University of West Chester is also a recipient.

Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Ryan Costello said: “Last winter’s ice and snow storms affected transportation throughout the county like no other in recent history. Even once the routes were cleared of trees and other debris, the lack of electricity meant that travel remained extremely dangerous, especially at busy intersections.”

Sen. Toomey, House Members Call for Senate to Act and Remove Child Predators From Our Kids’ Classrooms

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and U.S. Representatives Mike Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.), and Steve Stivers (R-Ohio) [Wednesday] called on the Senate to take long-overdue action on their bipartisan bill to keep sexual predators out of our kids’ classrooms.

“Since January 1 of this year, over 325 teachers and other school employees across America have been arrested for sexual misconduct with children .That is more than one per school day,” said Sen. Toomey. “Every story represents a tragedy, a childhood shattered, and a family torn by grief, betrayal, and self-blame. I am grateful for the support of those here today that have seen, or experienced, these tragedies first-hand. As our children are going back to school, it is time for the Senate to act to keep our kids safe.”