Hurricane Irene: SPIN Emergency Management Team Alerts
2011-08-26T00:00:00
Hurricane Irene has everyone thinking about what they can do to
be more prepared. The SPIN Emergency Management Team has been
meeting with SPIN managers and has plans to help in any way
possible throughout this crisis. Check here for alerts and
information about how the weather is affecting our operations
throughout the weekend.
Please read our Emergency Preparedness "To Do"
Guide to learn more about how you can make your home safe.
Saturday, 8/27/2011 7:55 PM
- All SPIN vehicles will be shut down at 6PM on Saturday, 8/27
unless it is an emergency; assessments will be made on Sunday and
decisions will be made at that time for vehicle usage. There are a
few exceptions (i.e. Individuals who work)
- Due to the impending hurricane, State of Emergency and
mandatory evacuations have been declared throughout the region. In
Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Corbett has declared a state of emergency.
And in Philadelphia In a press conference at 6 p.m. this evening,
Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter declared a state of emergency for
the City of Philadelphia as Hurricane Irene approaches the area.
"This could be the worst storm event to hit the Philadelphia area
in 50 years," Nutter said. Nutter also added that local residents
should expect lengthy power outages after the storm. "Due to the
severity of this storm," Nutter said, "people should expect power
outages of a week, 10 days or even two weeks." Nutter said he
signed the declaration at 5:30 p.m, following similar declarations
in New York City, Baltimore and Washington.
Friday, 8/26/2011 3:30 PM
SEPTA service will be suspended at 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28.
Check the SEPTA Severe Weather Plan page page for details
and up-to-date information.
www.septa.org/service/weather.html
Friday, 8/26/2011 12:08 PM
The Norcom Community Center will be closed for all fitness related
activities including the gym on Sunday 8/28/11 due to the impending
Hurricane.
Thanks, Rob Clift
Friday, 8/26/2011 12:04 PM
An initial reaction to the impending storm is that gasoline
stations have been inundated with demand. The local Sunoco station
is already out of regular and will be out of ultra very shortly.
Gasoline deliveries that were scheduled for this afternoon have
been postponed so evacuation locations can attempt to keep pace
with demand.
SPIN residential managers should strongly advise staff to
immediately limit travel and try to preserve gasoline until the
current situation is remedied.
Regards, Greg Cannon