WINTER STORM SPOTLIGHT
TOWNSHIP SNOW HEROES
The storm hit hard . Roads disappeared under thick layers of snow , visibility dropped to near zero , and temperatures plummeted . While most hunkered down at home , staying warm and safe , others were out in the cold , working tirelessly to keep Millcreek moving . Snowplow drivers pushing through exhaustion to clear the streets . Dispatchers handling an overwhelming flood of emergency calls . Officers braving icy roads to respond when residents needed them most . Local businesses stepping up to support those on the frontlines .
This is the story of those who didn ’ t stop when the storm came . This is the story of Millcreek ’ s winter storm heroes .
PUBLIC WORKS
For six straight days , 26 Public Works crew members rotated through 12- hour shifts , keeping roads as clear as possible . It wasn ’ t just about plowing — it was about making sure residents could get to work , emergency crews could respond , and life in Millcreek didn ’ t come to a standstill . 800 tons of salt spread across our roads . Countless hours behind the wheel , fighting against relentless snowfall . A commitment to making sure everyone could get where they needed to go — safely .
The storm tested us — but WE stood strong . To every plow driver , officer , dispatcher , business owner , and resident who played a part in getting us through it : Thank YOU . Because this is what community looks like .
MILLCREEK POLICE DEPARTMENT
Snowstorms don ’ t stop emergencies .
They don ’ t pause for car accidents , medical calls , or stranded drivers . And neither did Millcreek Police Department .
Over the course of the storm , officers responded to 183 traffic complaints and 20 crashes , navigating slick , unpredictable roads to be there when residents needed them . illcreek
MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP NEWS
COMMUNICATION OUTREACH
In a storm like this , information can be just as important as a plowed road . Where were the worst conditions ? What streets were being cleared next ? When would services resume ?
Our Communication Team worked non-stop to keep residents informed : 69 Facebook posts kept the community updated . 220,873 users reached . 30 + direct social media inquiries answered with timely and accurate responses . 326 comments replied to , helping residents 697 new followers joined our community online , staying engaged and informed .
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