DUMPING NEAR STREAMS MAY CONTRIBUTE TO FLOODING
Periodically, storms of significant magnitude will occur in the region that will cause isolated flooding in the Township. The type of flooding typically observed involves basement and garage flooding as well as yard / landscape damage. Following investigation, Township Staff has noted that some flooding problems are caused by debris in nearby streams that wash down and block storm drains / pipes. The debris noted by Township Staff has been everything from grass clippings, building materials, vases / flower pots, tires, landscaping timbers, cut branches, logs, and leaves.
It is important to remember if you live along a stream or adjacent to a stormwater management facility to make sure both the channel and banks are clear and not to use it as a dumping area for materials that will wash down stream and cause problems for both you and your neighbors. In addition, to reduce
the risk of water damage, there are some preventive measures that property owners can take by making sure your property is graded so that water drains away from your home and to make sure any existing yard drains are not blocked by leaves and grass clippings.
Peters Township budgets approximately $ 300,000 annually for storm sewer and stormwater management projects and is committed to maintaining and upgrading the municipal, public system. However, to reduce the incidents of flooding, private property owners must do their part as well by keeping nearby watercourses clear of debris. eters Township
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Residents May Sign Up for No Knock List
The Police Department provides residents with the ability to stop door to door sales at your house
Peters Township provides residents the option to sign up for the“ No Knock List”. As a resident, you can choose not to have vendors visit your home in the course of their door-to-door sales. This list is valid for five years, at which time you will be required to re-apply if you wish to continue enrollment.
Complete the short sign-up form at peterstownship. com / noknocklist. Although the Police Department collects additional information, only your address and date of sign up will be visible on the list. Your name will not be included on any public list. This list will be updated on a regular basis and made available to the approved vendors.
If a vendor has knocked on your door, even though your property is on the no knock list, call 911 immediately to ensure an officer can respond promptly to the area and investigate the issue while the vendor is still in Peters Township.
CHURCH SERVICES ON PETERS TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY TELEVISION!
PTCT airs local church services on Sundays on Comcast channel 21 and Verizon channel 38. If your church is interested in airing services on our channel and able to provide digital files, please reach out to Kelsey at ksylvester @ peterstownship. com for more information. The process is easy to get started!