Cheltenham Township Emergency Management

06/11/2026

Good morning Cheltnham. The next few days promise debilitating heat. Temperatures will be in the high 90's and real feel temps will be over 100. This is dangerous heat! If you don't have air conditioning considering going to a library or mall during the heat of the day.
To stay safe in extreme heat, prioritize staying hydrated, keeping your core body temperature low, and avoiding direct midday sun. Never leave children or pets inside a parked car. Seek immediate medical attention for symptoms of heat stroke, such as confusion, slurred speech, or loss of consciousness. Remember to check on your neighbors. BE cautious of strong thunderstorms late in the afternoons. Be safe!

05/21/2026

Public Works has been working through the night with PECO to reopen roads from downed trees and wires. We are aware of existing outages; please 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 call 9-1-1 about power outages. Check status and report through PECO's outage map here: https://www.peco.com/outages/experiencing-an-outage/outage-map

05/17/2026

Today beings National EMS week 2026. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, regardless of weather conditions, the heroes of Cheltenham EMS respond to your calls for assistance. This is the week that honors them for their dedication. If you see one of our paramedics or emergency medical technicians, say THANK YOU!

05/02/2026

The Downtown Glenside Foundation will host their annual Art Festival on Saturday 05/02. This event will result in the closure of Easton Rd, between Glenside Ave and Waverly Rd, from 8:00 am - approximately 8:00 pm.

04/02/2026

03/19/2026

The 2nd annual ☘ Glenside St. Patrick’s Day Parade ☘ will take place on Saturday, 03/21/2026. The Cheltenham Township portion of the parade will travel along Keswick Avenue in Glenside. 𝐀𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭, 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐞𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐚.𝐦. 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐩.𝐦. 𝐀𝐧𝐲 𝐯𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞. Residents who regularly park along Keswick Avenue are encouraged to seek alternative parking locations while the restriction is in effect.

03/16/2026

There is a tornado watch in effect for our area until 7:00PM tonight (Monday). A tornado watch is an alert issued by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center indicating that atmospheric conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. It means "be prepared," as tornadoes are possible. We expect some heavy weather this evening, so prepare now. Secure outside items that may be blown around by high winds, charge your cell phones,and make sure you have working batteries in your flashlights and portable radios. Be safe Cheltenham.

02/27/2026

Due to a large compromised tree leaning over Church Road at Green Lane, Church Road between Washington Lane and Chelten Hills Drive will be reduced to one lane at Green Lane and will experience intermittent short span full closures while our tree contractor takes this tree down. The Highway Department will be on site flagging and facilitating traffic through and around the area however delays can be expected. The lane closures, full closures and delays will go into effect at 930am today and all work should be completed within a few hours.

02/23/2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - see below

February 23 Snow Update - Trash collection will be delayed another day. 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐀 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲; 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐃 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲.

Public Works has worked around the clock to clear our streets and will be continuing snow removal efforts tomorrow from public properties, especially our sidewalks. The Township Building will be open tomorrow.

Temperatures will drop tonight. Please be careful and watch out for black ice if driving.

A reminder, please shovel your sidewalks to 30” paths and clear 3' around hydrants. Thank you!

02/23/2026

Our Public Works staff has done an outstanding job (working for over 24 hours straight) to plow all of the Township's streets. They will be back tomorrow to continue their diligent efforts on streets and sidewalks They asked that we caution you about possible black ice that could be present tonight and tomorrow morning. When the snow melts, then refreezes, black ice is created. Use caution if you have to drive or walk tonight.