Fox Chapel-area officials are advising residents on what they can do to help themselves, public works crews and first responders navigate the pending weekend storm that could drop a foot of snow in the region.
Aspinwall
Mayor Scott Zimmermann said borough departments met Thursday morning to go over emergency plans, which include having the borough office and the old fire station at Center Avenue and Guyasuta Road available as warming stations all weekend.
The Center Avenue building will be in operation even during a power outage.
Residents are encouraged to park as close to the curb and off the streets, if possible.
Police also have a list of residents for wellness checks.
“Everybody’s on board, and we have a pretty good plan on what to do,” Zimmermann said Friday evening.
People having any issues this weekend are encouraged to call 911.
Blawnox
Mayor Anthony Gross said he had a meeting with public works Friday.
Crews are “ready and waiting” with enough salt for the weekend, the mayor said.
Residents are encouraged to stay indoors and avoid parking on the streets.
The fire station next to the borough building will be available as a warming station.
Fox Chapel
Residents are encouraged to park off the roadways and onto sidewalks if necessary to increase room for plow trucks and emergency vehicles. They also are encouraged to remain indoors if possible.
Interim Police Chief Craig Sorg said there will be extra officers on duty, and the department is coordinating with public works to ensure they can get to any stranded residents and keep the roads clear.
The front lobby of the borough building will be a warming station and phone charging station throughout the weekend.
Indiana Township
The Town Hall will be available as a warming center all weekend.
Pets are allowed but must stay on a leash or in a pet carrier and be potty trained. There is no smoking in the facility, and people 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Township officials encouraged residents to have patience with public works during snow plowing conditions and to park off the street where possible. Parking in cul-de-sacs is prohibited throughout the township.
Roads that are posted “no parking” will be monitored by police. Owners may be cited and asked to move their vehicle.
O’Hara
Township police want residents to refrain from parking on roadways, particularly in cul-de-sacs and dead-end streets.
Vehicles parked on the street may restrict or delay emergency response and snow removal operations.
The township office will be closed Monday due to the storm and will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Sharpsburg
Residents are asked to check on their neighbors this weekend to help keep everyone safe.
The borough building may be used as a warming station if there is a power outage.
It is expected to be a warming station Monday through Wednesday regardless of power status.
Mayor Kayla Portis said she has issued an emergency disaster declaration to help streamline emergency responses.
Residents are encouraged to use off-street parking and various parking lots throughout town — and even park on sidewalks — so more room is available for emergency vehicles and plow trucks. Parking enforcement will be suspended during this time to get people to use lot spaces.
Lots include St. Mary’s Church along Sixth Street, Madonna Church lots along Ninth Street and at Ninth and Clay streets, Korean Catholic Community Church along High Street, Main Street municipal lot at 13th Street, the public works garage lot, James Sharp Landing and paved areas at 1935 Main St.
More information is available on the borough’s Facebook page.