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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory for Luzerne, PA

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URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BINGHAMTON NY
314 PM EST THU JAN 6 2011

…HEAVY SNOW POSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY NIGHT…

.PERIODS OF HEAVY SNOW ARE FORECAST TO DEVELOP ALONG A SURFACE BOUNDARY MOVING SLOWLY EAST ACROSS THE AREA FROM LATE TONIGHT TO FRIDAY EVENING. THE HEAVIEST SNOW WILL BE POSSIBLE FROM SULLIVAN TO ONEIDA COUNTIES IN NEW YORK.

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BRADFORD -SUSQUEHANNA -NORTHERN WAYNE -WYOMING -LACKAWANNA -LUZERNE -PIKE -SOUTHERN WAYNE

-INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…MONTROSE…TUNKHANNOCK…SCRANTON…WILKES-BARRE …HAZLETON…MILFORD…HONESDALE
314 PM EST THU JAN 6 2011

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM EST FRIDAY…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BINGHAMTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM EST FRIDAY.

* LOCATIONS: NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA.

* HAZARDS: SNOW

* ACCUMULATIONS: SNOW TOTALS OF 3 TO 6 INCHES.

* TIMING: LATE TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS: LIGHT TO MODERATE SNOW ACCUMULATIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES…AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

PLEASE REPORT SNOWFALL AND/OR ICE AMOUNTS TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL FREE AT 1-877-633-6772…OR BY EMAIL AT BGM.STORMREPORT@NOAA.GOV.

Fire Prevention, Safety

Home Heating

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The cold weather is upon us and already dropping down into the low 30’s.  Were sure many of you have your furnace or fireplace going to keep you warm, but have you inspected them or had a professional come in and inspect them?  We highly recommend that you hire a professional to inspect your furnace, fireplace/chimney, in order to prevent a fire.  Fire Prevention is the key.  In this economy, having an inspection done may not be on your priority list or in your budget, but what is your life and your families life worth?  In the event of a fire, we will always be here to respond, but the first step is to try and prevent these fires by getting the inspections done and cleaning done when needed.

Hope everyone has a safe and warm fall and winter season.

General, Safety

2010 Wilkes Barre Triathlon

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Tomorrow Sunday, August 22nd is the Wilkes Barre Triathlon.  As all residents are aware there are many street closures not only in Harveys Lake, but also in other areas of the Back Mountain.  Please watch for these street closures as you are out and about.  In addition to Harveys Lake Police, we will also have Fire Police at many of the intersections that will be closed, please follow any and all direction given by them.

We will also have Water Rescue personnel in boats on the lake in the area of the swimming portion of the triathlon.  We ask that all boats not involved with the triathlon to stay clear of the swim area for not only the swimmers safety, but rescue personnel as well.

Click here for further information about the triathlon.