First Energy Pennsylvania Storm Update 7/6/26

FirstEnergy Pennsylvania crews continue working around the clock to restore service to customers affected by the severe storms that moved through much of the state over the weekend. Significant restoration progress was achieved for customers who experienced outages on Friday and Saturday; however, additional outages occurred as a result of the powerful storms that impacted the region last evening.

Restoration efforts have been especially complex due to the widespread nature of the storm damage. Large portions of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey were impacted by severe weather, resulting in extensive service interruptions across the region. To support restoration activities, FirstEnergy has redeployed available internal resources and secured additional contractor support from multiple states, including Alabama and Maine.

At this time, we have established a global Estimated Time of Restoration (ETR) of 2300 on July 7, 2026. If you require more detailed information regarding restoration efforts in your area, please feel free to contact me.

Customers in portions of Pennsylvania without power due to severe weather can pick up free water and ice at the locations listed on the link below:

Water and Ice Locations

Please report any downed lines ASAP by calling 911. Customers should assume all downed or low-hanging power lines are energized and dangerous. Stay at least 30 feet away and use extra caution where downed lines are tangled in trees or other debris. 


Customers who experience a service interruption due to the storm are encouraged to report their outage by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877), texting OUT to LIGHTS (544487) or clicking the "Report Outage" link on www.firstenergycorp.com. 


FirstEnergy customers can sign up to receive email and text message alert notifications for updates after they’ve reported a power outage. Customers can also use two-way text messaging to report outages, request updates on restoration efforts and make other inquiries about their electric accounts. More information about these communication tools is available at www.firstenergycorp.com/connect.

TextMyGov Launch Announcement
4/30/26

Delaware Township is thrilled to introduce TextMyGov, a convenient and smart text messaging service! This service will enable residents to effortlessly receive important notifications and easily find specific information by texting the township.

The township will officially launch the new text messaging system to the public on May 1, 2026. Residents may receive a text message from 91896 from the township initiating the service. Residents have the option to opt-out at any time by texting STOP.

If you don’t receive the initial message, you can choose to opt-in by texting the keyword “DELAWARE TWP” to the number 91896. After sending the initial keyword, you will be asked to reply “YES” to confirm opt-in. Residents may receive notifications for events, emergencies, etc. For specific text alerts, text one of the following keywords to the number 91896:

• Recreation Center notifications: text “DELAWARE REC” to 91896
• EMA notifications: text “DELAWARE EMA“ to 91896

Also starting soon, residents will be able to receive on-demand information 24/7 by texting 1-2 keywords to the township’s TextMyGov number, (570) 828-3331. You’ll be able to get quick information about events, emergencies, road closures, and other township information.

You will also receive a contact card for the township’s two-way texting number. Save this to your phone and text it to find information and report issues. Even though this card is sent from the number 91896, the number you are saving is (570) 828-3331.

The township’s use of this technology is an example of our efforts to enhance resident services by implementing 21st-century solutions.  We’re excited about this new way of communicating with residents and look forward to sharing important township notifications. Other governmental entities across the country are utilizing this system with great success. Stay informed, stay ahead.

Sincerely,
Delaware Township Board of Supervisors

Upcoming Pennsylvania American Water Field Verifications Work - Lehman Pike
April 21, 2026

In line with federal and state requirements, Pennsylvania American Water is developing an inventory of all utility- and customer-owned water service line materials. As part of this effort, a Pennsylvania American Water contractor, working with CDM Smith, will be completing test-pitting work over the next few months at properties in your community to identify the materials of currently unknown utility and customer service lines. 

Properties planned for test pitting will receive a pre-work postcard, email, and doorhanger notifying the residents of the upcoming work. Typical work hours will be between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Work on weekends and after hours is not expected unless required to maintain project schedule. Vehicles in the area may need to be moved prior to the start of construction.

All work will be performed within the utility right-of-way and includes digging multiple test holes (approximately 18 inches x18 inches) to assess the service line material at points 1 and 2 in the diagram below. If we can visually inspect the service line where it enters a property, we may be able to avoid performing test holes at point 2.

After the work is completed, our contractor will leave a doorhanger noting the determined service line materials and any next steps. Customers can contact CDM Smith at 717-581-8599 or visit pennsylvaniaamwater.com/leadfacts for more information.

Information regarding Duplicate Tax Bills
3/18/26

All 2026 Real Estate tax bills have been mailed.  If you did not receive your 2026 Real Estate tax bill, please leave an email with your name, address  or control number, and I can email you a duplicate bill. 

Please note that all tax payments can be made via online, or pay in person on the specific days located on your tax bill as well as mail your payments in to the PO Box listed on the bill.

(As a reminder no cash accepted)

To help serve the Delaware Township residents better, I will be available for in-person tax collection every 3rd Friday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. starting March 20th at the Delaware Twp Municipal Building located at 116 Wilson Hill Rd.  

Thank you,
Yvonne Teta Summers, Delaware Twp Tax Collector
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PO Box 84
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
272-422-7800