****ATTENTION MENALLEN TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS****
We were advised yesterday by the National Weather Service to reissue our BURNING BAN UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION IN ADVANCE

STORM UPDATE
Attention Residents of Menallen Township Affected by the storm, on March 16, 2025. which you all know was determined by the National Weather Service to be an EF1 Tornado
The Menallen Township Supervisors would like to start off by thanking our residents for your cooperation and support and sharing the informational post on the Township’s Facebook Page and Web Site. At this time the township has fewer than 25 homes without power, during the height of the power outage, residents did take advantage of the township building to charge their mobile devices, and to get warm, and to catch up on current events going on in the township, The Menallen Township Sewage System which was severely effected by the power outage, is up and running as normal, sewage & township personnel and contractors put in long hours to ensure the continued operation of this critical infrastructure. Township Personnel will be out throughout the township cleaning up debris caused by this storm. Please use extreme caution while driving in the affected areas. The National Weather Service, along with County EMA and Township Staff spent Tuesday canvassing the Township to gather information regarding the effects of this storm.
The Menallen Township Supervisors would like to thank the following Agencies, Townships, Vendors, as well as West Penn Power and their many supporting contractors who mobilized to our township and as quickly and safe as possible got the township residents power restored and really stepped up in our time of need. We would like to thank the following.
Menallen Township Sewage Authority Crew & Staff
Menallen Township Road Crew & Staff
German Township
South Union Township
Redstone Township
Franklin Township
North Union Township
Perry Township
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Fayette County Emergency Management Agency
Director Roy Shipley
Assistant Director Richard Black
Deputy Ryan Huhn
Menallen Township Emergency Management Coordinator
James Bittner
K2 Engineering
Senator Stefano’s Office
The Menallen Township Supervisors would like to thank Krumanaker Electric (Owner Rob Leiberger) for his immediate response and expertise to get our sewage system back online without interruption of service, to our residents.
Fayette Parts
Middletown Tractor (Washington Pa.)
Wilson Petroleum for their immediate mobile service to keep the generators fueled.
The Fairbank Rod & Gun Club for supplying food to our first responders
The Menallen Township Supervisors would like to recognize the New Salem Volunteer Fire Department for their dedicated service to our residents in their time of need, throughout the entire storm event.
We ask that our residents not to hesitate to reach out to the Township 724-245-7108 if you need any assistance or information or to utilize the township facilities to charge your mobile devices if you are still without power.
Sincerely,
The Menallen Township Supervisors

****** Attention Menallen Township Residents ******

Menallen Township Supervisors are working in conjunction with the Township’s Emergency Management Personnel, The Fayette County Emergency Management Agency, and the New Salem Volunteer Fire Department to ensure that the needs of our residents that have been impacted by this damaging storm event on Sunday March 16, 2025, are addressed. The Supervisors are in contact with representatives of West Penn Power and coordinating when power will be restored to our affected residents. Emergency Crews and Township Personnel responded to nearly 40 locations within the township yesterday for residents who needed assistance, from wires down, trees toppled , structural damage to multiple township homes, a serious gas leak, along with many township roadway that were blocked by toppled trees, and wires, some township roadways remain closed until West Penn crews can stabilize down power lines and restore service.

We are asking Township Residences who have damage and need immediate assistance to please call the township office at 724-245-7108 AFTER 3:00 pm please call Fayette County 911 Center at 724-430-9114 for any special needs relative to the powe outage due to the storm.  They will notify the proper personal from the Township to assist you!

Menallen Township will open a warming center at the New Salem Fire Department located at the Menallen Township Public Safety Building. To anyone from our community. We are asking you to call the township if you need to the warming location, or if you need to just charge your phone, or use the hot spot internet connection provided by Vita Link.

Again, Please Call 724-245-7108 with any needs

STORM OUTAGE UPDATES

PRESENTLY THERE ARE APROXIMATEY 1,700 RESIDENTS IN THE GREATER MENALLEN TOWNSHIP AREA WITHOUT POWER

NEW SALEM ROAD AREA Approximately 411
Route 21 Area Approximately 568
Keisterville/Waltersburg/ South of Smock Area Approximately 704

West Penn Power is estimating power to be restored by Wednesday March 19 for most affected households

Generator Safety During A Power Outage

The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) emphasizes safe portable generator use to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock, and fire hazards, stressing that
generators should never be used indoors
and must be placed outdoors in a well-ventilated area, away from doors, windows, and vents.
Here’s a breakdown of key safety guidelines from the USFA:
Safe Generator Use:
Location:
Never: use a generator indoors, in a garage, or any enclosed space.
Place the generator outdoors, at least 20 feet away from your home, windows, doors, and vents.
Ensure the generator has 3-4 feet of clear space above and on all sides for proper ventilation.
Ventilation:
Direct exhaust away from your home.
Make sure there is a good flow of fresh air around the generator.
Electrical Safety:
Never: connect a generator directly to your home’s electrical panel or wall outlets.
Use heavy-duty extension cords to connect appliances to the generator.
Turn off all appliances before starting the generator.
Keep the generator dry and do not use in rain or wet conditions.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety:
Ensure you have working carbon monoxide alarms in your home.
Be aware that CO is a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas, and can be fatal.
Fueling:
Never: fuel a generator while it is running or when it is hot.
Spilling gas on a hot engine can cause a fire.
General Safety:
Keep children and pets a safe distance from generators.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific generator model.
Do not leave a running generator unattended; turn it off at night and when away from home.

Myron P. Nypaver

Zoning/Code Administrator

Township of Menallen