Peters Twp Updates Pandemic Response

Peters Township Council received an updated report from Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator Michael McLaughlin. In McLaughlin’s report he provided council the PA Department of Health’s newest numbers on Covid-19 cases identified by zip code. The report indicated that the 15317 zip remained steady at 22 cases and the 15367 zip code remained at 6. It is important to note that the 15317 zip code also encompasses North Strabane Twp., Canonsburg and parts of Cecil Twp. Supply stock is good. The township received a shipment of supplies from the county and McLaughlin is comfortable with his supplies stock. When asked by councilwoman Monica Merrell about the future should a second wave of the corona virus emerge, McLaughlin described conservation methods being used by first responders and the continuation of supplies orders to keep ppe in stock. McLaughlin described his fire department as an organization of programs. He went on to describe virtual programs for the installation of child car seats and fire drills that school students can run at their homes should an emergency like that occur. McLaughlin also congratulated the “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” campaign that started last week. The program is a cooperation of the fire department, Peters Township Meals on Wheels and the Peters Township Rotary Club. It assists residents that are susceptible to Covid-19 with obtaining prescriptions or grocery shopping. If a resident is food insecure, the Meals on Wheels program can step in and supply non perishable food items. The program is managed by the Peters Township Emergency Management Team and volunteers from the Rotary Club do the legwork for the program. Information on the program is available on the Peters Township website.