Wag N' Walk

• Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Location: Fort Washington State Park - Militia Hill Day Use Area

Fee: $15/family (pre-registered); $25/family (registering on the day of the event) Round up the whole family, including the pooch, for the annual Wag'n'Walk event. Join us for a day of contests, raffles, fun games with prizes! The event also includes a one mile dog walk.

• http://www.whitemarshtwp.org/services/parks/events.aspx

We have over 70 families participating in this year's 2nd Annual Glenside Yard Sale. The event will take place this Saturday, September 24th from 8am-1pm and more information can be found at www.GlensideYardSale.com!

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Disaster Assistance Available for Storm Damage

Property Owners are encouraged to apply for assistance directly with FEMA

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

The major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has been amended to include Individual Assistance for Montgomery County.  Individual Assistance can include temporary housing assistance and repair assistance.  If you sustained losses or damage as a result of recent weather events, you may be eligible to receive disaster aid.  Please register directly with FEMA.

HOW TO REGISTER

• Telephone: 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
• Internet: http://www.disasterassistance.gov/

Please have the following information available before you contact FEMA:

• Social Security Number (including spouse)
• Private insurance information
• Address and zip code of the damaged property
• Directions to the damaged home or property
• Daytime telephone number and current mailing address

Join us for our next home seller seminar coming up on Thursday, September 22nd at the Abington Library. Register at www.ForHomeSellersOnly.com!

Wondering If You Can Get The Market's Current 4.25% Interest Rate?

Wondering If You Can Get Approved For A Mortgage?

Is There A House You Want To Buy But You Don't Know Where To Start?

You Need To Attend This FREE Home Buyer Workshop & Take Advantage Of Today's Low Interest Rates

When: Thursday, September 15th at 6:30pm

Where: The Abington Township Library (on Rt 611/Old York Rd)

This is a free, no obligation opportunity to:

-          speak with a loan officer one-on-one, if you choose, and get pre-qualified

-          get answers to your questions about different types of mortgages available

-          learn what kind of impact interest rates have on what house you can afford

-          determine if there are any grant programs available to you

-          learn if purchasing a short sale or foreclosure is right for you

-          learn how credit scores work and how to increase yours

-          the step-by-step process of buying a home from a #1 Real Estate Team

This no-pressure workshop is open to the public, and nothing will be sold at this event- the information is free but registration is requested.

To Register, Click Here Or Go To: www.SavvyHomeBuyerWorkshop.com

September 8, 2011 - Overnight rains have resulted in widespread flooding and damage throughout Springfield Township.  Unofficial measurements indicate that the Township received over 4.5 inches of rain.  Weather forecasters have predicted an additional 2 inches to be received throughout the day.  Damage assessment and clean up activities are currently underway.

Many of the Township's major roadways (Bethlehem Pike, Church Road, Pennsylvania Avenue, and Stenton Avenue) are impassable as a result of floodwaters or heavy traffic.  Other local roadways such as Walnut Avenue and Northwestern Avenue are also closed.  The Springfield Township School District has cancelled all classes for today.

At this time Peco is not reporting any utility outages in Springfield Township.

If your home or business has sustained flood loss, please report it to the township so that we may notify you in the event that disaster assistance is made available by the federal or state government through their respective disaster assistance agencies (FEMA or PEMA).  Currently there is no disaster assistance available for private property loss. Springfield Township will assist residents with filing the appropriate documents if assistance is made available.  Announcements in this regard will be made through the news media, the Montgomery County website and Township website.   Visit the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) website for information about flood preparation and recovery.

Refuse and recycling will be collected on their normal schedule.  If you have sustained damage as a result of the storm, and have excess trash that you need removed, please place it at the curb for collection regardless of your collection day.  Storm debris such as tree branches and other brush must be cut and tied together in bundles not to exceed three (3') feet in length and 25 pounds in weight.  Please contact a tree surgeon or landscaper to remove large limbs and logs as they will not be collected.

9/11 Monument at Township Building To Be Dedicated Sept. 11   

Second Alarmers Rescue Squad (SARS) will honor the 10th anniversary of September 11 with the dedication of a 9/11 monument featuring a piece of steel from the World Trade Center.

The ceremony begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 11. The monument will be located behind the Whitpain Township Building near  the future home of the SARS Emergency Medical Services Facility. The community is welcome to attend the ceremony, which will happen rain or shine.

The ceremony will include a procession of emergency responders, the singing of America The Beautiful and the National Anthem, remarks from dignitaries and elected officials, a remembrance of Whitpain firefighter John Kulick, who died in Afghanistan while serving the country, and a 21-gun salute. 
 

9/11 Monument Dedication

Sunday, September 11

1 p.m.

Whitpain Township Building

960 Wentz Road, Blue Bell

Just a quick tip for fellow Pennsylvanians...be sure to check your homeowner's policy to see if there is a special "Hurrican Clause". If so, your deductible for claims resulting from a hurricane could change drastically. For example, if you have a $1000 deductible on homeowner's insurance claims, some policies read that if you are claiming damage due to a hurricane, your deductible will then be 2% or 2.5% of the insured value (the sales price). So, on a $250,000 home, the deductible would go from $1000 to $6250!

Just another reminder that the Glenside Community Yard Sale is coming up on Saturday, September 24th with a heavy rain date of Sunday. Many streets in Glenside have been invited to participate. For a full list and more information, go to www.GlensideYardSale.com!