Upper Gwynedd Township Fire Marshal's Office/Emergency Management

03/25/2026

A prescribed burn will be taking place today at the Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve along Swedesford Road. All burning should be completed by 4:00PM this afternoon. This is conducted annually and is coordinated with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).

Upper Gwynedd Township
Upper Gwynedd Township Fire Department
Upper Gwynedd Police Department

03/05/2026

07/12/2025

The issues with 9-1-1 have been resolved!

07/11/2025

If you are unable to reach a dispatcher by calling 9-1-1, please call (610) 635-4300!!

07/08/2025

There are multiple weather alerts in place at the moment. Severe thunderstorms warning, flash flood warning, and a heat advisory. Please stay in your homes if possible.

If you are in the road be aware of your surroundings! Fallen trees, downed power lines, and flood waters are all extremely dangerous!

5:40 PM Radar Update: Area of focus is with regards to a severe line of storms extending from E PA into N Maryland. These storms will impact the I-95 corridor within the next hour or so while moving into New Jersey and the Delmarva.

07/07/2025

The potential for strong summer storms is high again today. These are localized storms and our area could experience nothing or flooding downpours. If we do get strong rains, please stay home! If you are out if/when they hit, DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS!

Flood waters are very dangerous and can worsen rapidly. Barricades on roadways are there for your safety and the safety of our first responders. Do not drive around them!

07/01/2025

Please be aware of the potential for significant storms this afternoon into this evening. Significant rainfall is expected and there is a possibility of localized flooding.

DO NOT drive through flooded roadways.

1:30 PM Update: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect through 9 PM. Additionally, the Moderate Risk for Excessive Rainfall was expanded to include Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs. Significant flooding is possible, especially in SE PA. Have multiple ways to receive all warnings!

05/21/2025

We’re excited to be working with the Upper Gwynedd Police Department and VMSC Emergency Medical Services to bring this life saving training to our community!

Our first FREE training will be hosted at the Upper Gwynedd Township Building on June 10th at 6:30pm! If you are interested in participating in the training, please email [email protected] or continue to monitor Township social media for more ways to register!

In 2024, all township public works, parks & recreation, and wastewater employees received the training and were issued individual bleeding control kits

03/14/2025

Do you want to join our team? Upper Gwynedd Township is currently seeking a Full Time Deputy Fire Marshal. Click here for additional information:https://www.uppergwynedd.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif1351/f/uploads/deputy_fire_marshal_ad_-_hr_updated_3.4.2025.pdf

01/28/2025

UPDATE: Normal traffic patterns have resumed

⚠️ CAUTION!! ⚠️ Garfield Ave is closed in both directions between 2nd and 3rd Streets due to a low hanging wire. Please use Park Rd or Jones Ave

Upper Gwynedd Police Department
Upper Gwynedd Township

01/20/2025

The Snow Emergency Declaration has been lifted and street parking is allowed again. With plowing operations being done, please shovel out any fire hydrants that are in front of your property! Taking the time to shovel all the snow in a 4 foot radius around a fire hydrants now, can save the Fire Department critical time during an emergency!

The Upper Gwynedd Township declaration of snow emergency has now been lifted, effective immediately. Our Public Works crews have completed plowing operations. We thank you for your patience as we plowed our Upper Gwynedd Township roads.

01/19/2025

A Snow Emergency has been declared in anticipation of tomorrow’s storm! Please visit the Township’s website for more details!

Effective immediately, Upper Gwynedd Township has declared a Snow Emergency due to the significant snowfall that will be impacting our area. The emergency will remain in effect until further notice to ensure public safety and allow for efficient snow removal operations. Click here for more information: https://www.uppergwynedd.org/home/news/declaration-snow-emergency-4