DELCO ALERT - March 25, 2020

Published on March 25, 2020

Delco Alert - March 25, 2020

Hello. This is Mayor Barbarann Keffer with a COVID-19 update for Upper Darby Township. I want to thank all of our Township residents for doing their part to stop the spread of this virus. I also want to say a major thank you to our Township employees who are keeping the government running during this crisis. Upper Darby has a lot to be proud of in how we have responded to this situation. Of course, our thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery are with the rising number of families who have someone who has tested positive. If we all stay calm, stay safe, and stay home we will get through this together.

As we anticipated, Governor Wolf has issued a stay at home order that includes Delaware county and the surrounding areas. This order took effect on Monday evening and will continue through April 6th. That means everyone in Upper Darby and in all of Delaware County must stay at home except for certain essential activities. Detailed guidance on the Governor’s Stay At Home order can be found on the Upper Darby Township website - upperdarby.org.

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building remains closed to the public. Employees are working with a reduced and staggered schedule. Trash, recycling, public safety, and all time-sensitive operations continue. All Township libraries, parks including athletic fields, and courts and senior centers remain closed.

Township Council will be holding their regular March meeting tonight Wednesday, March 25th at 7pm via YouTube live. Please visit upperdarby.org for details. Public comment will be accepted via comments@upperdarby.org or 484-393-5861. Public comment must include your name and address. Comments that do not follow the rules of decorum will not be read into public record. This meeting is being held under the guidance of the Pennsylvania Open Records office and in full compliance with the Sunshine Act. It also represents a significant step forward in the Township’s emergency preparedness capacity. We do not know what the future holds and having this technology in place will make us all safer and better able to function in this and future emergencies.

Thank you for doing your part to contain the virus as best we can by separating physically for the next while. I realize that this outbreak has been challenging for all of us. If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed it’s okay to ask for help. Please call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or text PA to 741-741. These services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Let’s stay calm, stay safe and stay home.