CCDES

The official page of the Chester County Department of Emergency Services. This page is not monitored 24/7 for emergencies call 911.

[NWS Mount Holly @NWS_MountHolly]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Philadelphia PA, Wilmington DE and Norristown PA until 7:15 PM EDT

[CCDES @CCDES]

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Chester County until 10:00 PM tonight (06/06/2026).

Stay #WeatherAware with the @NWS_MountHolly for weather updates.

[NWS Mount Holly @NWS_MountHolly]

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania until 10 PM EDT

[CCDES @CCDES]

With the possibility of scattered strong to severe thunderstorms this evening, remember to stay #WeatherAware with updates from our friends @NWS_MountHolly .

[NWS Mount Holly @NWS_MountHolly]

Another hot one today with highs in the upper 80s/low 90s. We are expecting some showers and thunderstorms to move in this evening. A few storms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, especially for areas along and north/west of the I-95 corridor. Stay safe!

[CCDES @CCDES]

Today, 6/3 at 2PM @ConstellationEG will test the sirens around the Peach Bottom Clean Energy Center. Sirens will also sound on Thursday, 6/4 at intervals throughout the day. In a real emergency, sirens do not mean evacuate; they mean to tune to Emergency Alert TV/radio stations.

[CCDES @CCDES]

Today, 6/1 at 2PM, @ConstellationEG will test the sirens around the Limerick Clean Energy Center. Sirens will also sound on Tuesday, 6/2, at intervals throughout the day. In a real emergency, sirens do not mean evacuate, they tell you to tune to Emergency Alert TV/radio stations.

[CCDES @CCDES]

On Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the U.S. service members who gave their lives in service to our nation.

[CCDES @CCDES]

CCDES is proud to announce that Telecommunicator Matt Staud was nominated and selected by the Chester County EMS Council's leadership to be the 2025 Chester County EMS Council Telecommunicator of the Year. Read more at https://t.co/sBxfjKZ2hr

[NWS Mount Holly @NWS_MountHolly]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Camden NJ, Wilmington DE and Chester PA until 6:15 PM EDT

[NWS Mount Holly @NWS_MountHolly]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Trenton NJ, Levittown PA and Norristown PA until 6:00 PM EDT

[NWS Mount Holly @NWS_MountHolly]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Philadelphia PA, Camden NJ and Chester PA until 6:00 PM EDT

[NWS Mount Holly @NWS_MountHolly]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including West Chester PA, Hockessin DE and Elsmere DE until 5:30 PM EDT

[NWS Mount Holly @NWS_MountHolly]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Pottstown PA, Trooper PA and Birdsboro PA until 5:15 PM EDT

[CCDES @CCDES]

@NWS_MountHolly has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Chester County until 9:00 PM tonight (05/20/2025).

Stay #WeatherAware with @NWS_MountHolly for weather updates.

[NWS Mount Holly @NWS_MountHolly]

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania until 9 PM EDT

[CCDES @CCDES]

Update - Road Closure - Valley Township & Sadsbury Township - 05/19/2026

The Route 30 Bypass has reopened in both directions.

[CCDES @CCDES]

Update - Road Closure - Valley Township & Sadsbury Township - 05/19/2026

The Route 30 bypass has reopened in the westbound direction, the eastbound direction remains closed from business Route 30 in Sadsbury Township to Route 82 in Valley Township.

[CCDES @CCDES]

Update - Road Closure - Valley Township & Sadsbury Township - 05/19/2026

The Route 30 bypass has reopened in the westbound direction, the eastbound direction remains closed from business Route 30 in Sadsbury Township to Route 82 in Valley Township.

[CCDES @CCDES]

Road Closure - Valley Township & Sadsbury Township - 05/18/2026

The Route 30 bypass is closed in both directions from business Route 30 in Sadsbury Township to Route 82 in Valley Township due to an auto accident.

[CCDES @CCDES]

Road Closure - Valley Township & Sadsbury Township - 05/18/2026

The Route 30 bypass is closed in both directions from business Route 30 in Sadsbury Township to Route 82 in Valley Township due to an auto accident.

[CCDES @CCDES]

This week, we honor police officers who have given their lives in the line of duty, as well as those who continue to serve and protect our Chester County community with dedication and courage.
#NationalPoliceWeek

[Chester County Government @ChescoGovt]

The historic courthouse is lit in blue this week in honor of the courage, sacrifice and dedication of our #Chesco law enforcement officers. Your bravery and service do not go unnoticed. 🩵

Drop a "thank you" for our local law enforcement in the comments! 👇

#NationalPoliceWeek

[CCDES @CCDES]

A watch means prepare, a warning means act now.

Consider this a friendly reminder to get that card for Mother's Day if you haven't already 😜

[CCDES @CCDES]

Today, we honor the firefighters who have passed away in the line of duty through the recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.

This photograph is of the Chester County Hero Plaque Memorial Garden located at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus.

[Chester County Government @ChescoGovt]

The Historic Courthouse will be lit in red this weekend in recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, honoring firefighters who died in the past year, and International Firefighters Day, which is on May 4.