Got Shovels? Help a neighbor dig out!
EPX supports Philadelphia Cares 2010 show “dig-out!”
We saw Mother Nature in her full glory yesterday. Hope you and yours kept warm and dry. I also hope you and a friend can help dig out a neighbor or two! Picture how great it would be if volunteers around the region gave their time to shovel an extra driveway or sidewalk or narrow old street. So dress warm, grab a shovel, text a friend, and show everyone that Philadelphia really does care.It’s a great way to show that Philadelphia Cares!
Posted by JFM on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 7:47 pm • Filed under: membership, public safety & townwatch • Comments Off • Permalink •
February Marketing and Events
The February EPX Marketing and Events Committee meeting will be held on Monday, February 22nd from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Everyone is welcome.
The meeting will be held at the EPX Office 1940 S.13th Street.
Have any questions or want to get involved? Email us at contact @ membership@epcrossing.org
Posted by epxadmin on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 4:45 pm • Filed under: eventcalendar, marketing & events • Comments Off • Permalink •
February Clean & Green Committee Meeting
The February EPX Clean and Green Committee meeting will be held on Monday, February 15th, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 PM.
Everyone is welcome.
The meeting will be held at the EPX Office at 1940 S. 13th Street.
Have any questions or want to get involved? Email us at beautification @ epcrossing.org .
Posted by epxadmin on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 11:07 am • Filed under: eventcalendar, clean & green • Comments Off • Permalink •
February Public Safety and Town Watch Committee meeting
The February EPX Public Safety and Town Watch Committee meeting will be held on Monday, February 15th, at 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Everyone is welcome.
This meeting will take place at the EPX Office at 1940 S. 13th Street.
Have any questions or want to get involved? Email us at townwatch @ epcrossing.org .
Posted by epxadmin on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 10:05 am • Filed under: eventcalendar, public safety & townwatch • Comments Off • Permalink •
“Let it Snow!”AGAIN…then what???
EPX’s Public Safety Committee passes along this helpful information from the City of Philadelphia’s Managing Director’s office!
**Philadelphia Snow Emergency @8pm Fri. Move vehicles from Snow Emergency routes by 8pm. Avoid travel.** On Friday, February 5, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. Managing Director Camille C. Barnett will declare a snow emergency. All vehicles parked on Snow Emergency Routes must be moved to an alternate parking location by 8:00 p.m. Any vehicle remaining on a Snow Emergency Route during the declared Snow Emergency will be ticketed and towed. If your car is towed, call 215-686-SNOW for its location. Do NOT call 911. A list of snow emergency routes can be found at www.phila.gov/streets/Snow_Emergency.html If you must travel during the snow emergency, I urge you to be careful and patient, said Director Barnett. Streets Commissioner Tolson advises residents of the Streets Department s plans in preparation for the snowfall this weekend. Current forecasts predict the snowfall to begin at about mid to late Friday afternoon with an overall accumulation of 12 to 20 inches. Over 500 pieces of equipment are expected to be deployed as soon as there is a treatable snowfall, and approximately 34,000 tons of salt is on hand to be used on city roadways. In preparation for the snow, Streets Department crews began Thursday applying a brine solution a treatment process to prevent icing - to high elevation, hilly streets. Over 600 operational staff are expected to be utilized during the storm and remain on duty through the weekend to monitor roadways. We are asking motorists not to go out, unless it is absolutely necessary. If you must travel, allow extra time for traveling and maintain safe driving distances. Please use caution when navigating over bridges and overpasses where slippery spots may occur, said Commissioner Tolson. For successful snow and ice management, Streets Commissioner Tolson urges residents to follow these tips: - Apply any commercial de-icer on steps and sidewalks early to prevent residual moisture from freezing over and creating icy conditions. - Clear a sidewalk path at least 30 wide within 6 hours of the end of the storm as listed in the Philadelphia Code (10-720). - Clear snow from neighborhood sewer drains to allow melting snow to drain. - Be conscious of the environment use de-icing salts only as much as needed. One pound of de-icer can cover 100 to 200 square feet. - Salt should be applied as soon as a light accumulation has developed on the surface. This will break the bond between additional accumulations and the pavement surface, and will make it easier to shovel. - A final light application of a de-icer may be required after removal is completed to melt the residual snow. - Make sure you park your car as far away from the corner as possible. Cars parked too close to the corner limit the turning radius of salting vehicles. - Stay tuned to local media for further updates. - Check on sick and elderly neighbors. To report a street in need of salting or plowing or for more information on any Streets Department program or service, call 3-1-1. Additional information is available online at
Posted by JFM on Friday, February 5th, 2010 at 12:51 pm • Filed under: membership, feature, public safety & townwatch • Comments Off • Permalink •
4th Annual EPXtravaganza! Save the date
MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Saturday May 8th for the 4th Annual EPXtravaganza!!!
Our yearly community fair will highlight many local and regional non-profit organizations offering advice and insight for neighbors.
All your other favorites will be there. as well, including: our plant sale, our bake sale, kids activities and our WORLD FAMOUS basket raffle!
Plan now to attend details as they are available!
Posted by JFM on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 12:52 pm • Filed under: marketing & events, eventcalendar, membership, clean & green, events, public safety & townwatch • Comments Off • Permalink •
General Membership Meeting - FEBRUARY 1, 2010
The February 2010 EPX General Membership meeting will be held on Monday, February 1st, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Everyone is welcomed.
Presentation by Brady Russell of Clean Water Action!
ALSO…look for Girls Scouts of America Troop 910 selling cookies after the meeting!
Agenda for the meeting available here
The meeting will be held at the Sts. John Neumann-Maria Goretti High School Cafeteria (Enter at 11th & Moore and walk 1/2 flight down stairs and cafe is on your right 1/2 way down the aisle)
Have any questions? E-mail us at contact @ epcrossing.org
Posted by epxadmin on Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 1:25 am • Filed under: general membership meeting, eventcalendar • Comments Off • Permalink •
