BREAKING NEWS: More than a dozen fire companies are on the scene of a three-alarm fire at a warehouse in Big Beaver borough this morning.  According to Beaver County Emergency Center officials, the fire was reported at 4:55 a.m. on the property of Lindy Paving at 1807 Shenango Road. according to county emergency officials. No injuries have been reported.  At last check, firefighters were still trying to bring the blaze under control.

 

WEATHER FORECAST FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 31ST, 2019

 

*** WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON… DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS OF 25 TO 30 BELOW ZERO. * THE COLD WIND CHILLS COULD CAUSE FROSTBITE ON EXPOSED SKIN IN AS LITTLE AS 15 MINUTES. A WIND CHILL WARNING MEANS THE COMBINATION OF VERY COLD AIR AND THE WIND WILL CREATE DANGEROUSLY LOW WIND CHILL VALUES. FROSTBITE CAN OCCUR QUICKLY AND EVEN HYPOTHERMIA OR DEATH IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN. ***

TODAY – MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGH – 12.

TONIGHT – PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES THIS EVENING WILL
GIVE WAY TO OCCASIONAL SNOW SHOWERS
OVERNIGHT. LOW – 7.

FRIDAY – MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH SNOW SHOWERS AROUND
IN THE MORNING. HIGH – 23.

SATURDAY – CLOUDY. HIGH – 42.

SUNDAY – PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF A RAIN
SHOWER. HIGH – 53.

In an email sent out by Mike Romigh Sponsorship, events, and social media director for the Beaver County Humane Society at approximately eight o’clock pm Wednesday January 30,2019 a frozen sprinkler system main burst at the Beaver County Humane Society creating extensive water damage from the roof throughout the front interior of the animal shelter.

Here are a few pictures of the damage courtesy of Mike Romigh.

No animals have been affected.

Clean up is underway  and disaster crews are being called to the shelter at 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa.

Stay tuned to Beaver County Radio for continuing updates.

Dozens of vehicles in pileup after Pennsylvania snow squall
READING, Pa. (AP) — Dozens of cars have been involved in a chain-reaction crash on a central Pennsylvania highway after a snow squall caused whiteout conditions.
A witness tells the Reading Eagle she saw about 30 cars involved in the crash on Route 222 near Wyomissing. That’s about 60 miles (95 kilometers) west of Philadelphia.
Numerous ambulances are on the scene of the Wednesday afternoon crash.
A Reading Hospital spokeswoman tells the newspaper some injured drivers are being taken there.
Footage from the scene shows jackknifed big rigs and some cars off the roadway and down embankments.
No other details are available.

AAA: Protect Your Pipes from the Deep Freeze

With a cold snap in the forecast and temperatures predicted in the single-digits, pipes are at risk of freezing due to sudden temperature drops, poor insulation, or incorrect thermostat settings.  AAA East Central offers suggestions that can help prevent your pipes from freezing and bursting, which can cause significant damage and expense. “During the cold winter months, we receive many insurance claims from homeowners and renters who fall victim to frozen pipes,” says Mark Sisson, vice president of insurance for AAA East Central.  “All pipes, whether plastic or copper, can burst, and even a small crack can spew hundreds of gallons of water per day.  That can lead to some very expensive damage.”

AAA Tips for Preventing Frozen Pipes:

• Make sure everyone in your family knows where the water shut-off valve is, and how it works.
• When a freeze is expected, consider allowing warm water to drip slightly overnight, preferably from a faucet on an outside wall.  Even a slight trickle may keep your pipes from freezing.
• When there is the possibility of a freeze, don’t turn down the thermostat at bedtime, and instead maintain the same setting day and night. Drops in temperature, which are more common overnight, could freeze your pipes.
• Open cabinet doors. This will allow heat to reach uninsulated pipes located under sinks.
• Insulate pipes in your home’s crawl spaces and attic, even if you live in an area where freezing temperatures are unlikely.
• Seal leaks around pipes that allow cold air inside.  You also should look for air leaks around electrical wiring, clothes dryer vents and pipes. Use caulk or insulation to keep the cold out.
• Disconnect garden hoses.  If possible, use an indoor valve to shut off and drain water from pipes leading to outside faucets.  This reduces the chance that pipes inside the house will freeze.

Recovering from Frozen Pipes:

• If you turn on your faucets and nothing comes out, your pipes are likely frozen.
• You may be able to use a hair dryer to thaw a frozen pipe. Begin by warming the section of pipe closest to the faucet, then work your way out toward the coldest part of the pipe.
• Never use a hair dryer or any electrical appliances in areas of standing water.  You could be electrocuted.
• Never try to thaw a pipe with a torch or other open flame.  It could cause a fire.
• If your water pipes have already burst, turn off the water at the main shutoff valve in the house, leave the water faucets turned on, and call a plumber.