![]() ![]() ![]() “For both the Schuylkill River in Norristown and Perkiomen Creek at Graterford, the forecast now calls for major flooding to occur at both of those locations,” Stieritz said Wednesday. Todd Stieritz, public affairs coordinator for the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, said flash flooding and the flooding of the Schuylkill and Perkiomen are the two chief issues as the remnants of Hurricane Ida came smashing into Pennsylvania. Residents along these waterways need to take action NOW to avoid property damage and loss of life.” Wednesday afternoon as downpours and a tornado watch covered the region, the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety alerted area residents to a flooding threat, tweeting that “The Schuylkill River at Norristown and Perkiomen Creek at Graterford are now projected to reach MAJOR #flood stage early Thursday morning due to #Ida rain. EAGLEVILLE – As Tropical Storm Ida blasted north Wednesday causing a deluge of rain in the region, Montgomery County officials warned of “major” flooding this morning along the Schuylkill River and Perkiomen Creek from Skippack to Norristown. DEP is leading the development of the Comprehensive Flood Management Plan consisting of several phases of work, spanning the next few years, that includes assessing vulnerable areas, detailed flood studies, adaptation designs and implementation of mitigation projects.įor more information on the flood sensors and for preparing for heavy rain and potential flooding in the County, visit the County’s Flood website at. The flood sensors are part of a strategic plan to address flooding in the County. The real-time sensors complement the County’s existing monitoring that includes DEP’s Dam Safety Operations and OEMHS’s tracking of water levels at streams and rivers across the County through the U.S. The flood sensors are located at 35 sites identified by DEP and OEMHS, including high or significant-hazard dams, low-lying roads and flood-prone areas. Through this service, Montgomery County officials can send accessible emergency notifications, updates, warnings, and instructions right to you.” I encourage everyone to sign up to receive emergency alerts from Montgomery County directly to your mobile devices. One of our most effective methods for reaching community members during emergencies is through Alert Montgomery. Our teams can then respond quickly to flood events and alert the public. “These sensors will alert the County’s emergency response team when the water levels rise above the set thresholds. “Every second counts when dealing with dangerous flooding conditions,” said County Executive Elrich. Among those attending were U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate, Sensors and Platforms Technology Center Director Jeff Booth County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) Emergency Management Director Luke Hodgson County Department of Transportation Chief of Highway Services Richard Dorsey and County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Acting Director and County Climate Change Officer Adriana Hochberg.ĭHS provided Montgomery County with 35 high-tech flood sensors free of charge as part of a national pilot program to detect rising water levels and provide early warnings about high water or flooding. County Executive Marc Elrich announced the completed installation of the flood sensors in ceremonies at Burnt Mills Dam in Silver Spring. The sensors in flood-prone areas will enhance County’s efforts regarding emergency responses to flooding and mitigate flood damage. ![]() Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County marked “Maryland Flood Awareness Month” this week by announcing it has completed installation of 35 flood sensors as part of the County’s early flood warning system. ![]()
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