Health - Morrisville Borough

Morrisville Borough Looks to Reduce Floodplain at Levee

Published

1 year ago

February 19, 2025

Levee Riverwalk Credit: Morrisville Boro

In Tuesday’s council meeting for February, Morrisville Borough Council President Helen Hlahol announced that the borough was awarded $212,600 for the design and engineering of relocating the existing wastegate to Trenton Ave, outside of levee limits, through a FEMA/PEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant.

Senior Project Engineer Jacob Brink of Gilmore & Associates said that there were two construction projects identified as part of the levee study: the backflow preventer on East Bridge Street and the relocation of the wastegate. Funding was already in place for the backflow preventer and now the wastegate relocation design funds have just been awarded. Gilmore is now working through the paperwork to get all the grant agreements for the project to officially launch.

Brink said the funds are for the design phase only.

The plan calls for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) to have an open grant application again for construction funds in the future in which applications will be submitted.

As for the project’s timeline, Brink explained that it’s a mix of state and federal funds so the grant agreements from PEMA and FEMA should be in place in the next two months.

More time is required because some additional survey work needs to be done, said Brink.

Ideally, it would take between eight and twelve months to complete the design. It was further explained that any submitted review processes will have to wait on PEMA’s and FEMA’s review. In order to reduce the number of homes on Park and Central Avenue, the borough must submit an amendment to the floodplain map once both of those construction projects are complete we would be able to move forward.

Williamson Park and some low lying areas would retain a little floodplain, but the majority of the floodplain would be removed from behind the levee, officials said.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) provided some comments regarding the emergency action plan for the levee, and it seems that the plan needs to be re-adopted. In addition, it can be submitted to FEMA to get initial accreditation for the levee and get it out of floodplain, said officials.

The call to motion to re-adopt the emergency option plan for the levee based on county comments was unanimously approved by council.

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Tackle Spring Break Travel Prep with GIANT Pharmacists

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7 days ago

March 5, 2026

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After a long winter, many people are now looking ahead to spring break travel. Whether your plans have you headed to the beach or traveling abroad, GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists are available as a resource with pre-travel health consultations and over-the-counter product suggestions.

“The same way you may enlist the expertise of a travel agent when booking your vacation, your local GIANT or MARTIN’S pharmacist also has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to ensuring you have the right vaccinations or health essentials ahead of your trip,” said Nick Koch, director of pharmacy and wellbeing, The GIANT Company. “From pre-health travel consultations to offering recommendations for the best sunscreens and first aid basics, don’t overlook the value that our team of pharmacists can bring to your vacation preparations.”

If your spring break plans have you traveling aboard, GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists can also get you adventure ready with a pre-travel health consultation approximately as soon as travel dates are confirmed and a minimum of one month before you leave. This includes vaccines, prescription referrals, and over-the-counter medications.

Vaccines^* include but are not limited to yellow fever vaccine (available at select locations), typhoid vaccine and cholera vaccine. Prescription referrals include malaria prevention, traveler’s diarrhea prevention and care, motion sickness prevention and altitude sickness prevention. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit https://giantfoodstores.com/pages/pharmacy-services.

GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists advise that any prescription medication should always be packed in one’s carry-on bag, never in checked luggage, and preferably in the original container with the prescription label affixed. Be sure to bring enough for your trip as well as extra should there be any travel delays.

Travelers are also encouraged to pack a small first aid kit for on-the-go use. This should include bandages of various sizes, gauze pads, antibiotic ointment, hydrocortisone cream, tweezers and a thermometer. Be sure to add over the counter pain relievers, antacids, decongestants, hand sanitizers and antibacterial wipes, too. Additional items may be needed based on one’s destination and weather.

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Still Winter: NWS Issues Tuesday Morning Winter Weather Advisory

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1 week ago

March 2, 2026

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March “comes in as lion” to the Lower Bucks area as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather advisory for Tuesday morning forecasting a mixed precipitation event making for possibly slippery road conditions.

The advisory is in effect from 5 a.m. until 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3.

NWS says total snow accumulations less than one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze in portions of southeast Pennsylvania and central, northern, and northwest New Jersey.

The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute, officials say, and motorists should plan on slippery road conditions. Motorists are reminded to slow down and use caution while traveling.

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Bucks Issues “Code Blue” Until March 3rd Due to Forecasted Bitter Cold

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2 weeks ago

March 1, 2026

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Bucks County has issued a “Code Blue” declaration as bitter cold is set to return for the start of March.

Shelters in Upper, Central and Lower Bucks will be in operation nightly Sunday through Tuesday morning.

The following shelters have been activated for this Code Blue event:

Lower Bucks – ahtn.org
(3/1)
Calvary Baptist Church – Gym
250 Green Lane
Bristol, PA 19007
www.calvarybristol.org

(3/2)
Morrisville Presbyterian Church
771 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Morrisville, PA 19067
www.mpcusa.org

Please note the Lower Bucks shelter location changes Monday evening to Morrisville Presbyterian Church.

Guests are required to leave the shelters by 6:45 a.m. each day and may return in the evening

Upper Bucks – facebook.com/upperbuckscodeblue
Quakertown Masonic Lodge – First Floor
501 W. Broad Street
Quakertown, PA 18951

Central Bucks – co2ssh.org
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
301 N. Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
www.doylestownlutheran.org

Guests are required to leave the shelters by 6:45 a.m. each day and may return in the evening.

The Upper and Lower Bucks shelters will open at 8:30 p.m. The Central Bucks shelter opens at 7:30 p.m.

The county issues a “Code Blue” declaration when temperatures are forecast to drop below 20 degrees for two or more consecutive days. A “Code Blue” may be called amid higher temperatures, as consideration is also given to wind chill, precipitation and other circumstances.

Information about “Code Blue” openings is available Monday – Friday through the County’s Housing Link Helpline at 1-800-810-4434.