COMMUNITY
Public Service
ORGANIZATIONS, PEOPLE AND PROGRAMS
In and Around ROSS
Promote, Attract and Enhance
Membership is open to all businesses and organizations within
Ross Township.
Ross Township Business and Economic Development “RED” is
working to:
• Promote local businesses
• Attract new development
• Enhance our community
Ross Township Business and Economic Development Corporation
(RED) is a Ross Township specific non-profit organization working
to promote local businesses, attract new development and
enhance the lifestyle of the Ross Township community as a whole.
Business-Lunches are held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on the 3rd
Wednesday of every month at the Ross Community Center. Cost
is $15.00 per person.
Currently, we are implementing welcome wagon type programs
for new residents and new businesses.
For more information or to be added to our email list, contact
Craig Linner:
• Online at www.localross.com
• By telephone at 412.318.2900
Ross/West View Emergency Medical Services
Proudly serving the Communities of Ross Township, West View Borough, Reserve Township, Millvale Borough and Ohio Township
How to keep you and your family safe this summer
R O SS TOWN SH IP NE WS
oss Township
Weather Safety
With spring and summer fast approaching, its always good to
review some helpful safety tips regarding not only environmental
hazards, but also others that go hand-in-hand with the dog days
of summer. Please take a few moments to review these safety tips
with your family.
minimize a shock if lightning should hit a nearby tree or other
structure. Never, never seek shelter under a tree.
If you are driving a car in a thunderstorm, you are usually safe
(unless you’re in a convertible). However, do not go through a
flooded street and keep clear of any areas with downed power
lines. Even though flood waters may not look high, the force of
flash floods can carry a car into harm’s way.
If you are home during a storm, do not bathe or go near faucets
during a thunderstorm. You should refrain from using electrical
appliances and the telephone. Lightning strikes or near strikes can
find their way through plumbing and electrical wires. Electrical
equipment can also be damaged by electrical surges during
a thunderstorm. Therefore, it is wise to disconnect electrical
equipment such as computers and TVs from the wall socket.
If you are in a boat, you should always have a weather radio on
board to monitor the weather. At the first sign of a storm you
should head to shore
Here are some more tips to keep you, your family and friends safe
this summer. Using these important safety tips and making sure
everyone in your family knows them by heart will hopefully make
this summer a summer to remember, for all the right reasons!
When thunder roars….go indoors! Remember that if you can hear
thunder, you could be a victim of a lightning strike, even though
it has not started to rain in your area. Lightning can reach up
to 5 miles in length (source: www.noaa.gov). If you are caught
outdoors and shelter is not nearby whe