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'Code Blue' Emergencies in Montco, Philly

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With snow and cold wind threatening the Philadelphia region, Montgomery County, Philadelphia and other area counties declared "Code Blue" emergencies.

The alerts went into effect Monday morning and last until at least Friday in Montco and Philly.

"A Code Blue Cold Weather Declaration is made in Montgomery County when winter conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals without shelter," a Montco statement said.

"A Code Blue is called when the combination of air temperature and wind chill is anticipated to be 20 degrees or less."

Philadelphia's Code Blue alert includes getting homeless people shelter, the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management said.

Camden, New Jersey; Burlington County, New Jersey; and Bucks County, Pennsylvania also declared Code Blues ahead of the first flake. In Bucks County, churches were being used to shelter people need to come in from the cold.

NBC10 First Alert Weather chief meteorologist Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz issued a First Alert warning for the potential of significant snow.



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Complete Guide to Snow Emergencies Across Region

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Several parts of our area have declared snow emergencies in anticipation of Tuesday’s Nor'easter, including the entire state of Pennsylvania.

"Pennsylvanians should take their own precautions and prepare for adverse conditions, especially for travel,” Gov. Tom Wolf said in a statement Monday afternoon.

"I ask residents and commercial drivers across the commonwealth to prepare to avoid unnecessary travel on roadways during this time – as to let road crews and emergency responders do their jobs and minimize dangerous travel.”

Pennsylvania Travel Restrictions and PennDOT Resources

Beginning Monday at 10 p.m., the following restrictions will be in place on all interstates and expressways east of Interstate 99:

  • 45 mph speed limit
  • Ban on tandem truck trailers, empty trailers, towed trailers, buses, recreational vehicles and motorcycles

These restrictions will be in place on interstates 70, 76, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 99, 283, 176, 180, 476 and 380, and all expressways not on the interstate system.

The turnpike will have the same restrictions beginning Monday 10 p.m. from the Bedford Interchange east to New Jersey and on the entire Northeastern extension.

PennDOT will deploy additional assets to areas expected to be hardest hit by the storm, including the Poconos and Lehigh Valley.

Drivers can monitor conditions by clicking 511PA

Check the list below for updated information on your city or county:

Berks County, Pa.

Caernarvon Township

Bucks County, Pa.

Hilltown Township 

Buckingham Township 

Warminster Township 

Chester County, Pa.

Coatesville

Delaware County, Pa.

Haverford

Lehigh County, Pa.

Allentown

Montgomery County, Pa.

Lansdale

Hatfield Township

North Wales Borough

Upper Gwynedd Township

West Pottsgrove Township 

Camden County, NJ

Winslow Township

Cumberland County, NJ

Vineland
 
Atlantic County, NJ 

Burlington County, NJ



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Penn State Reveals Beaver Stadium Upgrade

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Penn State plans extensive renovations to Beaver Stadium that would reduce its capacity but still keep seating over 100,000.

The university announced Monday those changes include more chairback seating, new concession locations, new restrooms, wider concourses and more premium-seating options.

It's all part of the university's Master Plan, a 20-year project creating new facilities and improving others. Projects include new indoor tennis and swimming facilities, and renovating Jeffrey Field, where the school's men's and women's soccer teams play.

Beaver Stadium — the nation's second largest college stadium — is a big component of the plan, but the renovations won't begin for at least six years.

Penn State didn't announce costs of the renovations.

Athletic Director Sandy Barbour says the school seeks to raise at least $120 million in donations before beginning the first phase of construction.



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Airlines Cancel Flights as Winter Storm Barrels East

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The Northeast is bracing for a late-season winter storm that is expected to bring significant snowfall, damaging winds and blizzard conditions to much of the region, NBC News reported.

It's already impacted air travel. Airlines have preemptively canceled more than 725 flights for Monday and another 815 for Tuesday as the snow storm threatened to make a mess of air travel this week, according to flight tracking Flightaware.com.

Delta, American and United are all waving rebooking fees for O'hare, Mid Atlantic and Northeast airports during the storm days.

New York City, Boston and Philadelphia are set for up to one foot of snow lasting from late Monday through Wednesday — and interior areas could see up to two feet.

The storm is also expected to bring Washington, D.C., to a halt with 4 to 8 inches of snow, and it could threaten the city's cherry blossom blooms.

But the most dangerous part of the storm will come Tuesday morning when the snow combines with wind gusts of 55-70 mph, threatening power outages and minor damage from falling trees.



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Snow: What to Expect & When From the Nor'easter

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A nor’easter packing strong winds, plenty of snow (more than a foot is possible in some neighborhoods) and potential flooding is set to pound the Philadelphia region Tuesday.

Most of the area should see snow with occasional rain and sleet possibly mixing in as the storm intensifies after moving in before midnight. The snow begins south and west quickly moves north and east.

The heaviest snow should fall in the morning with the far northern and western suburbs, the Lehigh Valley and Berks County getting the most snow – most likely 1 foot or more – with the Delaware Beaches and Jersey Shore likely seeing mostly rain, wind and possible flooding.

Wind (gusts could break 40 mph) and the heavy snow could combine to bring down budding tree limbs and power lines. Beach erosion and coastal flooding are also concerns, especially during high tide.

Ahead of the storm municipalities declared states of emergency and made "Code Blue" declarations.

Much of the region is under a Winter Storm Warning through Tuesday afternoon with Ocean County facing a Blizzard Warning.

Timing:

9 to 10 p.m. Monday: snow begins
10 p.m. Monday to 3 a.m.: snow begins to pick up
3 a.m. to 11 a.m.: heaviest accumulation
11 a.m. to Tuesday evening: snow continues but weakens
Overnight: snow showers linger

Estimated Snow Totals:

Berks County, Lehigh Valley, upper Bucks, upper Chester and upper Montgomery counties: 15 to 20 inches
Northern Philadelphia, most of Bucks Chester and Montgomery counties and western Delaware County: 12 to 18 inches
Most of Philadelphia, eastern Delaware County, New Castle County, South Jersey suburbs closest to Pennsylvania: 8 to 15 inches
Central South Jersey and Delaware: 4 to 8 inches
Jersey Shore & Delaware beaches: 0 to 4 inches


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Toddler's Death Is First in US Linked to Hoverboard Fires: CPSC

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Hoverboards have long been considered a fire hazard, but this weekend brought the first death in the United States linked to the popular gadgets, and it may lead to another round of recalls.

A toddler died Friday in a fire sparked by a charging hoverboard in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which oversees U.S. product safety guidelines. The agency has been warning about the dangers of the toy for a year and a half. 

“This issue goes back to fall of 2015,” said CPSC communications director Scott Wolfson. “We have long recommended that consumers not charge them overnight. They should not be charged in an area not observed by the consumer and they should have a fire extinguisher nearby.”

The CPSC is now working to open a federal investigation into the fire that led to the girl's death, Wolfson said. CPSC has investigated more than 60 fires since fall 2015.

Hoverboards first hit the market in 2014, according to Wired. Quickly, people began reporting the two-wheeled self-balancing scooters were catching fire, prompting a warning from the CPSC in February 2016. By July, more than 500,000 hoverboards were recalled nationwide due to exploding batteries.

The hoverboard that sparked the Harrisburg fire was plugged in before it caught fire on Friday night.

The Lehigh County coroner’s office pronounced toddler Ashanti Hughes dead around midday on Saturday morning. Authorities said she was 3 years old, but family told NBC News she was just shy of her third birthday.

Two other children, Savannah and Raelynn Wolfe, were severely injured as well.

"I'm so mad," Laina Wolfe, mother of Savannah and Raelynn, told the "Today" show. "I can't replace a child. There's no replacing my baby, ever." 

Authorities haven't identified the brand of the hoverboard that caught fire.

If it was a previously recalled model, the tragic death of the toddler could cause the CPSC to re-announce a recall, Wolfoson said. If it was not previously recalled the CPSC will take a “closer look” at the model.

Despite Hughes' death, the overall safety of hoverboards has increased since last year, when CPSC announced that there were no safe models of hoverboards on the market. 

Underwriters Laboratories, EXPLANATION, established a fire-safety standard for hoverboards that the CPSC has endorsed.

“If a consumer is in the market for a new hoverboard, we strongly recommend that they look for a label that shows the product complies with UL 2272,” Wolfson said.

Wolfson also stressed that it is not too late to recall a hoverboard model that was flagged in July.

Ten hoverboard companies were involved in that recall. They offered refunds or replacement batteries that complied with the UL 2272 safety standard.



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How You Can Prepare for Snow

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Judge Renee Cardwell Hughes, CEO of the American Red Cross of Eastern Pennsylvania, gives tips on what you should do so you are ready once the snow falls.

Grocery Shopping Frenzy Ahead of Snow

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Residents have been in and out of grocery stores getting their essentials ahead of an expected major snowstorm.


Historic Northeast Snowstorms in Photos

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See photos of some of the worst snowstorms to hit the American northeast in history.

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The (Flower) Show Will Go on Despite Snow

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Looking for a springlike place to spend your Tuesday snow day?

Organizers of the Philadelphia Flower Show hope you chose a trip to flowering "Holland" as they planned to open for business Tuesday despite a nor'easter that could dump around a foot of snow on Philadelphia.

"We invite local residents to come to the show by mass transit or any other safe mode of travel if that are able," Pennsyvlania Horticultural Society spokesman Alan Jaffe said. "We hope everyone else will come after the streets are clear."

The only way the flower show won't open Tuesday is if the city is entirely crippled by the storm, organizers said. [[415960643, C]]

Any advance ticket holder who can't make it Tuesday can use their tickets through the duration of the show, which runs through Sunday at the Pennsylvania Concention Center at 12th and Arch streets in Center City, Jaffe said.

It is unclear what type of impact the snow could have on the flower show, which helps support PHS' greening programs, Jaffe said. [[415981023, C]]

Police: Playing the 'Game of Cones' Can Lead to Fines

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Tempted to save a parking spot right outside of your house in advance of heavy snowfall? Think again. Not even Jon Snow can help you in the Game of Cones.

The Philadelphia Police Department took to social media to warn residents against using chairs and cones to protect coveted parking spaces.

“House Savesies is amassing an army. With tomorrow's snow, a force of cones, lawn chairs, toilets, and recycling bins will begin to fill shoveled-out parking spots all over the kingdom of Philadelphia,” Philly police wrote on Facebook.

“Folks, it is illegal to ‘save’ a parking spot. Playing the Game of Cones can lead to a fine. If you see someone saving a parking spot (or see a saved spot on your block), call 911, and let us handle it. It is not worth getting into an argument on the street over a parking spot. Shovel and share; leave the parking battles to us!”

Don’t believe they’re up to the task?

This tweet proves otherwise: [[416052143, C]]



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Snow Already Slows Travel

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Expect delays and trip cancellations ahead of the snowstorm, including plenty of canceled flights.

Snowstorm Prep Emergency Checklist

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As the Philadelphia area prepares for a major snowstorm, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross recommend you do the following to prepare to be potentially stuck inside through the storm.

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Your Guide to Travel Services During Winter Storm

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Travel cancellations and delays will be in effect as a winter storm bringing heavy snow and wind is set to hit our region Monday night into Tuesday.

SEPTA
Bus Service: The following bus routes will operate on weather related detours starting at 4 a.m. Tuesday: 7, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 35, 38, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 53, 55, 57, 58, 65, 70, 73, 84, 88, 92, 94, 95, 97, 99, 103, 104, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 114, 117, 118, 119, 120, 124, 125, 126, G, H, XH, J, K, and L.

Broad Street/Market Frankford Line: Trains will operate all night in place of OWL buses Monday night.

CCT connect: CCT Connect will provide essential trips only on Tuesday.

Norristown High Speed Line: Trains will operate every 20 minutes on Tuesday

Regional Rail: Trains will operate on a Saturday schedule with enhanced Wilmington/Newark Line service to Newark and Churchmans Crossing Stations in Delaware. Cynwyd Trains will not operate.

CLICK HERE for more information. 

Philly International Airport
Many flights will be canceled or delayed due to Tuesday’s storm. CLICK HERE for more information.

NJ Transit
All Bus and Access Link will shut down at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday morning and the services should remain suspended Tuesday. Service is expected to resume Wednesday.

All but one rail line will operate on a weekend schedule Tuesday as long as weather permits trains to safely operate.

CLICK HERE for more information.

Amtrak
Amtrak will operate on a modified schedule in the Northeast region Tuesday. There will be no Acela Express service between New York City and Boston and there will be modified Acela Express service between New York City and Washington, DC.

Northeast Regional service between Boston and Washington, DC will run on a modified schedule. The Empire Service, Shuttle and Downeaster service will also run on a modified schedule.

The Keystone Service will operate on a severe weather schedule.

CLICK HERE for more information.

PATCO
PATCO will be on a snow schedule. CHECK HERE.



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Jury for Cosby Trial to Travel Five Hours

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Jurors for Bill Cosby's criminal sex assault case in suburban Philadelphia will come from across the state.

The panel will be chosen in Allegheny County. Pittsburgh, the county seat, is nearly a 300-mile drive from the Montgomery County courthouse, where the trial is set to start by early June. The jury will be sequestered.

The decision Monday comes after the comedian's lawyers asked for outside jurors because of ongoing publicity.

They suggested a large, diverse jury pool from either Philadelphia or the Pittsburgh area. Defense lawyer Brian McMonagle says he has no immediate comment on the decision from the state Supreme Court.

Cosby is charged with drugging and molesting a former Temple University employee in 2004 at his suburban Philadelphia estate. He turns 80 next month.

Cosby has pleaded not guilty and remains free on $1 million bail.



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6 Tips to Keep You Safe in a Snowstorm

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Here are six things that may help keep you and your loved ones safe in a snowstorm.



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Jersey Shore Facing Flooding Threat

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The Jersey Shore is facing a different kind of threat because of the storm -- flooding. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia is in Atlantic City where it is cold, rainy and windy.

LIVE: Watch Snow on NBC10's SnowCam

Berks County Bracing for Plenty of Snow

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Berks County is bracing for some of the highest snow totals in our area. NBC10’s Pamela Osborne is in Reading with a look at the conditions there early Tuesday.

Chester County Seeing Inches of Heavy Snow

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Chester County has accumulated inches of snow before daybreak Tuesday. NBC10’S Katy Zachry is in Paoli where people are already out shoveling and trying to get ahead of the storm.

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