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3 Hospitalized After Gas Leak

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Three people are in the hospital after a gas leak in Bucks County.

Officials say nitrogen gas leaked from a home on the 100 block of Elephant Road in Dublin on Tuesday around 5 p.m. The leak caused an oxygen deficient atmosphere inside the house, according to officials.

Firefighters and the Bucks County hazardous materials team were called to the home. Three people were taken to the hospital with one being in serious condition.

Elephant Road is currently closed as officials continue to investigate.

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Bucks County Prepares for Next Storm

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NBC10's Nefertiti Jaquez checked out how people in Bucks County and the Lehigh Valley prepared for another winter storm.

SEPTA Ready for an All-Nighter

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Septa says it will do its best to keep public transportation moving as the next storm hits. NBC10's George Spencer reports.

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15-Foot Snowman

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Only a day after we received a photo of a 10-foot snowman, another local resident topped it with a 15-footer.

This time it wasn’t local children who built the snowy behemoth but instead a Chester County business owner. Patricia Yoder, who sent us the photo, told NBC10 that it was built by James Weaver, owner of Weaver’s Mulch Company in Coatesville.

“It took about three hours to construct,” Yoder said. “He did it using loaders and things around the yard.”

NBC10 reached out to Weaver to find out more about how he built the giant snowman. We have not yet heard back from him however.

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Hit-and-Run Driver Knocks Out Power: Police

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While the winter storm is expected to cause power outages throughout the area, police say it was actually a hit-and-run driver who cut out the lights on one street in Wissinoming.

A driver crashed into a utility pole on Bridge and Charles Streets around 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday, snapping the pole in half and sending wires down across the roadway.

Investigators say the driver then ran away from the scene.

PECO crews are currently working to restore power to homes on the street.

Officials say the driver is still on the loose. Police have not yet identified the suspect.

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PennDOT Ready for Round 2

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The combination of snow and ice is making PennDOT take a different strategy to keep streets clear. NBC10's Keith Jones reports from Chester County.

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Power Outage Tips

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The second winter storm this week is expected to cause widespread power outages from late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. A mixture of ice and snow will weigh down on trees, causing them to snap and fall on power lines. Here are some tips, via the Red Cross, on what to do before, during and after a power outage inside your home.

Before the Power Goes Out

Make sure you have a backup power source if someone in your home is reliant on power for medical treatment.

Keep your car’s gas tank full.

Turn off your computers, televisions and other electronics when you’re not using them. This is important to do in order to avoid a power surge when the power returns.

To preserve food, keep one or more coolers inside your home. Inexpensive Styrofoam coolers work well.

Use a digital quick-response thermometer to check the internal temperatures of your food to ensure its cold enough to use safely. Have canned goods and a hand-operated can opener handy.

Have clothing and blankets handy to keep warm.

In case of a long-term outage, keep one gallon of water per person per day. Keep non-perishable, easy to prepare food items (3 day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home).

Have a working flashlight and a battery-powered or hand crank radio handy.

Keep a First Aid kit with a 7-day supply of medications and medical items.

Keep sanitation and personal hygiene items handy. Keep copies of personal documents, family and emergency contact info, a cell phone with a charger and extra cash.

Install carbon monoxide alarms in central locations on every level of your home and outside sleeping areas to provide an early warning of accumulating carbon monoxide.

When the Power Goes Out

Keep your refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. An unopened refrigerator will keep food cold for about 4 hours while an unopened freezer will keep your food cold for about 48 hours.

After using food from the refrigerator and freezer, use non-perishable foods.

Keep one light turned on so you know when power is restored. DO NOT heat your home with candles, the stove or an oven.

DO NOT use a generator indoors. Keep your generator outside in a well-ventilated area.
Stay clear of any downed power lines and be sure to report them.

Don’t travel unless you absolutely have to. Traffic lights will be out and roads will be congested.
If you’re using a portable generator, connect the equipment you want to power directly to the outlets of the generator. DO NOT connect a portable generator to a home’s electrical system.

DO NOT use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal burning devices inside your home, garage, basement, crawlspace or any partially enclosed area.

When the Power Comes Back On

Don’t touch any electrical power lines and keep your family away. Report downed power lines to the appropriate officials.

If the carbon monoxide alarm sounds, move quickly to a fresh air location outdoors or by an open window or door.

Throw away any food that has been exposed to temperatures of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or 4 degrees Celsius for two hours or more or food that has an unusual odor or texture. If you’re not sure, throw it out.

Never taste food or rely on the appearance or odor to determine its safety. Some foods may look and smell fine but if they’ve been at room temperature for too long, bacteria causing illness could grow quickly. 

Contact Info

DO NOT call 911 to tell emergency operators that your power is out. They will be dealing with real medical emergencies. You can use the following numbers to report your loss of power.

PECO 

  • Emergency: 1-800-841-4141 (24 hour service)
  • Customer Service: 1-800-494-4000 (Mon through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 9 p.m. to 1 p.m.)

PPL 

  • Emergency: 1-800-DIAL-PPL (1-800-342-5775 (24 hour service)
  • Customer Service: 1-800-DIAL-PPL (1-800-342-5775) (Mon. through Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Atlantic City Electric

  • Emergency: 1-800-833-7476
  • Customer Service: 1-800-642-3780

PSEG 

  • Emergency: 800-436-PSEG (7734) (24 hour service)

Delmarva 

  • Emergency: New Castle County (DE) and Cecil and Harford Counties (MD) 1-800-898-8042
  • Kent and Sussex Counties (DE) and the Eastern Shore of Maryland 1-800-898-8045

American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania

  • Contact: 215-299-4000
     


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Ice Coats Cars, Trees & Roads

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It looks like everything is cased in glass.

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Power Outages: County-by-County

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A record-number of people have lost their power across the region thanks to a significant ice storm and power officials warn it could be days before everyone has their electricity back.

PECO Energy, the largest power provider in the Philadelphia region, told NBC10.com the storm was the second worst in their history with over 600,000 customers without power at the height of the storm.

Wednesday night, PECO still had over 500,000 customers without service, according to spokeswoman Cathy Engel Menendez.

"While it's down from the 623,000 customers who were impacted earlier today, we really want people to understand that there is significant damage that needs to be repaired," Menendez said. "We will be working on this for many days to come."

A PECO spokesperson, which has about 1.6 million customers in six Pa. counties, says snapped power lines, icy trees and cars crashing into utility poles are the main cause of outages for their customers.

PECO expects it to take days to get everyone's electricity service back online. In the most heavily damaged areas, some people may have to wait through the weekend to have their power restored, officials said.

"We believe that we'll be able to restore service to most customers in the next several days," Menendez said. "But there will be customers with heavily damaged equipment. That takes a long time to repair. Some of our more rural customers could be without service into the weekend."

PECO currently has 3500 employees and contractors who are working to restore services. Menendez also says the company is expecting an additional 1,000 field personnel, including 200 crew members from their sister utility in Chicago, to join them in the next 48 hours.

Menendez also urged drivers to stay off the roads whenever possible while PECO crews worked throughout the night.

"If people can stay off the roads, that would be extremely helpful," she said. "Our crews are going to be working in very dangerous conditions this evening and we want them to work as safely as possible." 

Pennsylvania counties have fared the worst in this storm. Here's the breakdown of outages from PECO and PPL Electric, which also services several Pa. counties:

Blackouts in Abington, Pa. forced Abington Memorial Hospital to switch to backup generators, hospital officials said. A spokesperson says the outage is not affecting care and that the hospital is fully staffed.

Several schools, including Villanova and Arcadia University were closed due to a loss of power. Villanova will remain closed until Friday while power was restored at Arcadia's Glenside campus. An NBC10 viewer told NBC10 that students at Arcadia's Oak Summit Apartments are staying in the hallways due to the cold conditions.

"The school has power but there apartments don't," said Regina Bonino Miller. "Nothing is being done and there may be no power for three days and they expect them to go to class."

Arcadia posted a message on their website stating that staff at the school moved generators to Oak Summit for heat and basic lighting. They also stated that classes at the school's Glenside and King of Prussia campuses were closed.

Over in New Jersey, PSE&G say 9,180 customers, nearly all of them in Burlington and Mercer Counties, are without power.

In Delaware, Delmarva Power is reporting 6,186 outages in New Castle County, Del.

Officials urge people without power to alert the utility and DO NOT call 911.

You can use the following numbers to report your loss of power or make a report through each company's website.

PECO 

  • Emergency: 1-800-841-4141 (24 hour service)
  • Customer Service: 1-800-494-4000 (Mon through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 9 p.m. to 1 p.m.)

PPL 

  • Emergency: 1-800-DIAL-PPL (1-800-342-5775 (24 hour service)
  • Customer Service: 1-800-DIAL-PPL (1-800-342-5775) (Mon. through Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Atlantic City Electric

  • Emergency: 1-800-833-7476
  • Customer Service: 1-800-642-3780

PSEG 

  • Emergency: 800-436-PSEG (7734) (24 hour service)

Delmarva 

  • Emergency: New Castle County (DE) and Cecil and Harford Counties (MD) 1-800-898-8042
  • Kent and Sussex Counties (DE) and the Eastern Shore of Maryland 1-800-898-8045

 



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Watch NBC10's Ice Cam

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Watch the snow fall from the exclusive NBC10 Ice Cam positioned above the Wells Fargo Center in South Philly.



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Ice-Covered Tree Goes Down

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Emlen Road in East Mount Airy closed due to icy conditions.

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Crews Work to Clean-up Tree

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All lane of Route 1 southbound are closed in Middletown, Bucks County, Pa.

Downed Tree Blocks Road

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Ice brings down a tree acrss Upsal Avenue.

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Days of Our Lives Will Air on Cozi-TV

Ice Closures

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With significant ice hitting the Philadelphia region on Monday morning, plenty of local schools and institutions were closed or delayed.

Closures and delays for Wednesday with be posted blow. Your best bet is to call ahead to your school or institution if you have any concerns if a place might not be opened.

Pennsyvlania:

Abington Memorial Hospital outpatient services & campuses - CANCELED, CLOSED

Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford, Pa. - DELAYED, opening two hours late

Chester County Government - DELAYED, opening two hours late

Horsham Library - CLOSED

Lower Merion Township Offices - CLOSED

Montgomery County Government - CLOSED

Montgomery Mall - CLOSED until further notice, no power

National Constitution Center - DELAYED, opening at 11 a.m.

Pennsylvania State Offices (Philly, Reading, Harrisburg) - Employees allowed to report 3 hours late.

Philadelphia Museum of Art - DELAYED, opening at noon

Philadelphia Traffic Court - DELAYED, opening at 11 a.m.

Philadelphia Zoo - CLOSED

Villanova University and the Villanova School of Law - CLOSED Feb. 5, Feb. 6 & Feb. 7

Delaware:

New Castle County Offices - DELAYED, opening at 10 a.m.

 


Ice Covers West Chester

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In downtown West Chester ice covers mostly everything.

Downed Wire Ignites House

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A wild morning of power outages and downed trees left one family out of their home this morning.

Live wires came down along the unit block of Budhollow Lane in Willingboro, N.J. around 8 a.m. sparking a fire in a shed and a home along the quiet suburban block.

No one was hurt and the extent of damage wasn’t clear.

Burlington County dispatchers said that they couldn’t say for sure if icy weather caused the wire to go down.

An ice storm caused trees and wires to go down all across South Jersey and across the river in Pennsylvania early Wednesday.

In total, more than 500,000 customers lost power at the height of power issues.

 



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Downed Tree Problem Gets Worse

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NBC10's Monique Braxton reports on worsening conditions this morning in West Chester, Chester County, Pa.

Tree Limb Strikes Main Line Man

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A Main Line resident landed in the hospital this morning after getting struck by a falling tree limb.

The unidentified man was struck while outside his home on the unit block of Shirley Road in Narberth, Pa., according to Lower Merion Police.

He was rushed to the Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania with an apparent head injury. Police didn’t immediately reveal the man’s exact condition, but they did say he is expected to survive.

The tree limb appeared to be rather large and it fell onto a parked silver Jeep Wrangler in the driveway of the home. The road in front of the home was partially blocked as well.

Tree limbs fell all over the region this morning due to an ice storm. Many of those limbs took out wires. In total, more than 500,000 customers lost power at the height of power issues.

 



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Ice Storm Wreaks Havoc

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An ice storm left more than 500,000 customers in the Philadelphia region without power.

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