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Council praises emergency response after storm; officials say emergency crews saved lives
Summary
Franklin Township council members credited police, EMS and public works for their response to a recent storm, saying there were no storm-related fatalities, responders assisted multiple medical emergencies (officials said two lives were saved and a baby was delivered on scene), and plowing restored passable roads.
Franklin Township council members on Jan. 27 credited police, emergency medical services and public works staff for their handling of a recent severe storm, saying the township avoided storm-related fatalities and that on-scene responders saved lives.
Council members said police and EMS crews assisted with multiple medical emergencies during the storm; council remarks reported two people were saved by on-site medical care and that responders delivered a baby when transport to a hospital was not possible. Council members also praised in-house and contracted public works crews for plowing the township’s streets and restoring access for residents.
Township officials acknowledged that plowing operations can create short-term inconveniences — including piled snow at driveways and narrowed intersections — but said the major roads were cleared and crews continue to address remaining inner streets. Officials urged residents to report unplowed streets through the township website if local streets were missed.
The manager provided operational context, reminding property owners that first-quarter taxes are due Feb. 1 (with a grace period through Feb. 10) and announcing two volunteer openings on the Shade Tree Commission; the commission’s next meeting is Feb. 26 at 7 p.m.
The council did not take policy action at the meeting specifically about storm response; it discussed ongoing initiatives such as curb-painting and signage to improve sightlines at selected intersections and directed staff to coordinate with county traffic officials where roads are under county jurisdiction.
Next steps: councilmembers said they will continue monitoring storm recovery work and follow up with public-works staff and county traffic authorities about short-term safety measures where parked cars and sightline issues create hazards.
