West Newton Borough Emergency Management Agency

05/28/2026

Our Agency attended and participated in this Emergency Training Tabletop Exercise gaining valuable information and learning new skills.
Thank You to Westmoreland County Department of Public Safety for this initiative to help facilitate collaborative valuable training that benefits all first responders which in turn benefits the community.

05/28/2026

West Newton Bridge Project update.....

Work on a temporary bridge in West Newton is expected to start in September as PennDOT embarks on a multimillion-dollar project to renovate the historic existing span. First will be construction of the abutments and piers, followed by the launching of the temporary bridge in December, said Andrew St...

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

Memorial Day 🇺🇸
Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.
As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, let us take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of this day and remember those who gave everything for our freedom.
From all of us at West Newton Borough, we extend our gratitude to our fallen heroes and their families.
May we never forget their sacrifice. ❤️🤍💙

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

In Memory, we Remember and show Honor & Respect to All Those who have served.

05/16/2026

Power Outage Preparedness

Know these power outage essentials for when you experience a blackout.

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05/16/2026

DANGER - KEEP OFF THE TRACKS !!!

Don't be fooled — the train you see is closer and moving faster than you think.

Be aware that trains cannot stop quickly. A freight train moving 55 miles per hour can take a mile or more to stop. That's 18 football fields!

More railroad safety info: penndot.pa.gov/railroadsafety.

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

See Tracks ?
THINK TRAIN

Have you taken the Rail Safety Pledge? Commit to making safe choices every time you're near tracks and trains. It takes just a moment and it matters. Take the pledge at oli.org. Drop a ✅ in the comments.