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07/12/2025

After experiencing intermittent outages, the state-wide 911 system has been restored and is fully functioning. You are now able to reach the Delaware County 911 Center by dialing 911.

Normal 911 operations have resumed. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

- Delaware County Emergency Services

07/11/2025

ZEINEWS: 911 is experiencing outages

Pennsylvania is experiencing a 911 outage across the entire state, according to an alert from the state's emergency management agency.

PEMA (Pennsylvania Emergancy Management Agency) says this is an IT issue with a third party company contracted through the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.

The alert was sent to smartphones of users throughout the state, The alert said in part, "Pennsylvania is experiencing a statewide intermittent 911 outage. Individuals experiencing issues contacting 911 are asked to contact their local 911 Center on their non-Emergency lines." With similar statements being broadcasted on Pennsylvania's EAS Broadcasts.

PEMA said it is working with technical experts to solve the issues and restore service to 911 as fast as possible.

If in need of services the Delaware County Emergency Management Services recommends calling 610-565-6575 only if you are in need of emergency services and if you are unable to get ahold of 911 personnel.

07/11/2025

911 outage If you need to contact police, fire or EMS for any reason and can not get though on 911, please call the 911 center non emergency number 610-565-6575 or 610-565-8700.

07/11/2025

⚠️ PUBLIC SAFETY NOTIFICATION ⚠️

UPDATE: 10am 7/12/25
The state-wide 911 system has been restored and is fully functioning. You are now able to reach the Delaware County 911 Center by dialing 911. Normal 911 operations have resumed. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is reporting a statewide 911 outage. If you need to contact police, fire or EMS for any reason and can not get though on 911 please call 610-565-6575.

07/11/2025

Here’s the moment you’ve been waiting for… we are releasing our police trading cards again. First ten (10) to collect all thirty-one (31) cards will get to pick from these great prizes. Beginning Monday, July 14th, a new card will be released each day. We will post the location and hours to pick up, so check our Facebook or X (Twitter) daily at 8am. Now, for a couple rules: please be respectful and mindful of the businesses and their normal operations. Only one card per person. The prizes will be awarded to those seventeen (17) and younger however, anyone may get a card. For safety reasons, officers will not have their own or other trading cards.

Prizes: PS5 pro, PS5 Fortnite edition package, six (6) Beats headphones, two (2) Bose portable speakers

Acknowledgements: we would like to thank all that contributed to making this a great community and youth adventure. We will post all businesses at the conclusion, along with the winners.

Best of luck!

07/10/2025

🔔Update: Monroe Energy released the following statement on X: https://x.com/monroeenergy/status/1943372338361204772?s=46

We’ve received reports of strong odors this morning in northern Delaware and we understand the concern. Pennsylvania authorities have informed us that Monroe Energy in Marcus Hook experienced a power loss around 6:15–6:30 a.m., prompting an emergency shutdown of refinery units and visible smoke from the flare. Power has since been restored and the flare stopped smoking around 7:40 a.m. Local fire companies that have been responding in the area have recommended residents with respiratory concerns stay indoors and turn off air conditioners while odors dissipate. We will continue monitoring and share updates as we learn more.

Hemos recibido informes de fuertes olores esta mañana en el norte de Delaware y entendemos la preocupación. Las autoridades de Pensilvania nos han informado de que Monroe Energy, en Marcus Hook, ha sufrido un corte del suministro eléctrico entre las 6.15 y las 6.30 horas, lo que ha provocado una parada de emergencia de las unidades de la refinería y la aparición de humo visible en la antorcha. Desde entonces se ha restablecido el suministro eléctrico y la antorcha ha dejado de humear sobre las 7.40. Los bomberos locales que han intervenido en la zona han recomendado a los residentes con problemas respiratorios que permanezcan en casa y apaguen los aparatos de aire acondicionado mientras se disipan los olores. Seguiremos observando la situación y compartiremos información actualizada a medida que sepamos más.

Nou te resevwa rapò sou gwo odè maten an nan nò Delaware epi nou konprann enkyetid la. Otorite Pennsilvani yo te enfòme nou ke Monroe Energy nan Marcus Hook te gen yon pann kouran ant 6:15 ak 6:30 a.m., sa ki te lakòz yon fèmen ijans inite rafineri yo ak lafimen vizib ki soti nan flanm dife a. Kouran an te retabli depi lè sa a epi flanm dife a te sispann fè lafimen alantou 7:40 a.m. Konpayi ponpye lokal yo ki t ap reponn nan zòn nan te rekòmande pou rezidan ki gen pwoblèm respiratwa yo rete andedan kay la epi etenn èkondisyone yo pandan odè yo ap disparèt. Nou pral kontinye siveye epi pataje dènye nouvèl yo pandan n ap aprann plis.

07/10/2025

06/24/2025

YIN & YANG: While the heat in the east (appropriately) garners all the attention, it's important to showcase the other side of the story. When weather operates at extremes, it's not uncommon to see an equally impressive extreme on the other end of the spectrum. While one side of the country bakes, the Rockies are seeing snow and sub-freezing cold. That's not an everyday occurrence in the month of June.

06/22/2025

On 06-22-2025 at 10:00 AM, the Delaware County Health Department has issued a Code Red notification for excessive heat from 06-22-2025 at noon through 06-25-2025 at 8 PM. Heat Health notifications are guided by temperature and relative humidity percentage. A Code Red notification occurs when temperatures reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit or higher during the hours of noon - 8 PM for 2 or more hours. Residents are advised to drink plenty of water, stay out of the sun and in air-conditioned spaces, check on their older neighbors, and never leave children and pets in cars. Additional Heat Health information, recommendations, and resources for vulnerable populations can be found at this link: https://www.delcopa.gov/health/pages/heatplan.html
Text “healthydelco” to 888-777 for Health Department alerts.

06/21/2025