Abington Township Declares Snow Emergency

Abington Township has declared a Snow Emergency which will be in effect from 4 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2016 until 12 p.m. on Sunday, January 24, 2016.

Remember, always drive more carefully under wet or slippery conditions!

An Abington Township Ordinance adopted in 1993 designates a snow emergency whenever:

Two or more inches of snow fall in a 24-hour period, or

At the discretion of the Chief of Police, based on his assessment of the prevailing level of snow and ice hazards.

When a Snow Emergency is declared:

Vehicles may not remain parked on snow emergency routes (see list below). Vehicles left on the designated snow emergency routes will be towed and may be cited;

Vehicles operated on snow emergency routes must be adequately equipped so as to maintain traction and keep moving.

Snow Emergency Routes:

Old York Road
Moreland Road
Easton Road
Huntingdon Pike
Susquehanna Road
Highland Avenue
Old Welsh Road
Fitzwatertown Road
Fox Chase Road
Meetinghouse Road
Jenkintown Road from North Hills to Highland
Mt. Carmel Avenue from North Hills to Highland
Woodland Road from Easton to Fitzwatertown
Edge Hill Road from Moreland to Old Welsh
Valley Road from Susquehanna to Lower Moreland border
Township Line Road from Old York to Fillmore
North Hills Avenue from Fitzwatertown to Moreland

Snow and Ice Removal:

Abington residents are required to clear sidewalks of snow and ice within 24 hours after snow has stopped falling.

Snow removed must not be placed in the street.

Corner properties must clear sidewalk to enable pedestrians to cross the street.

DO NOT BLOCK FIRE HYDRANTS