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Marple Newtown's Emergency Contact List
Here's a list of emergency numbers to refer to while Hurricane Sandy makes its way to the area.
As Hurricane Sandy makes its way to the area, a list of emergency numbers may be useful to be kept on hand in case of an emergency situation during the storm.
ASSISTANCE
Broomall Fire Co.: Emergency: 911; Non-emergency: 610-353-5225
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Marple Township Police: Emergency: 911; Non-emergency: 610-356-1500
Newtown Square Fire Co.: Emergency: 911; Non-emergency: 610-356-9590
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Newtown Township Police: Emergency: 911; Non-emergency: 610-356-0602
Marple Township Ambulance Corps: Emergency: 911; Non-emergency: 610-356-9501
American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania Disaster Services (24 hours a day): 215-299-4889
Delaware County Department of Emergency Services: 610-565-8700
Pennsylvania Insurance Department: 1-877-881-6388
Pennsylvania State Police Media-Barracks: Non-emergency: 484-840-1000. Do not dial 911 for information. 911 is strictly for emergencies.
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA): 717-651-2163
UTILITIES
PECO (Outage Center): 1-800-841-4141
Aqua: 1-877-987-2782
National Grid: 1-800-490-0045 (emergency gas safety service)
MEDICAL
Delaware County Intercommunity Health Department: 610-891-5311
Bryn Mawr Hospital Emergency Room: 484-337-3582
Riddle Hospital (main): 484-227-9400
Paoli Hospital Emergency Room: 484-565-1044
GOVERNMENT
Marple Township: 610-356-4040
Newtown Township: 610-356-0200
Delaware County: 610-891-4000
SENIOR
County Office of Services For the Aging: 610-490-1300
PETS
Delaware County SPCA: 610-566-1370
EMERGENCY SHELTERS
Marple Newtown High School (Local Shelter): 120 Media Line Road, Newtown Square, 610-359-4215.
Martins Run Senior Center (Local Shelter): 11 Martins Run, Media, 610-353-7660
Showalter Science & Discovery (Regional Red Cross Shelter): 1110 West 10th Street, Chester
Ridley Middle School (Regional Red Cross Shelter): 400 Free Street, Ridley Park
East Lansdowne Elementary School (Regional Red Cross Shelter): Hirst & Emerson Aves. East Lansdowne
HELPFUL LINKS
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) www.fema.gov
FEMA for KIDS: www.fema.gov/kids FEMA en Español: www.fema.gov/esp
National Hurricane Center: www.hurricanes.gov/prepare
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services for PA: 717-651-2715
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