THE 2020 CENSUS IS HERE! Have you participated yet?

By now everyone should have received an invitation in the mail to participate in the 2020 Census. It is critical that everyone in McKean Township is counted. The count..............

• Determines how federal and state money will be distributed.
• Influences Pennsylvania's Political Power in Washington.
• The Census Bureau is bound by law to keep information collected in the census confidential!

Visit 2020census.gov or pa.gov/census to learn more about the census and how the U.S. Census Bureau protects your information.

McKean Township Supervisors Brian Cooper and Ron Bole are offering to assist McKean residents who are shut-in and have no one to get their groceries or medications due to the recent shut down of many services. If you are in need of grocery pickup, medication pickup, or assistance with other needs, please feel free to contact either McKean Township between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm at 814-476-7414, Brian Cooper 814-476-1919, or Ron Bole at 814-434-2734, and they will try to accommodate your needs.

COVID- 19:   A  MESSAGE FROM PSATS

How can we protect ourselves?

• Practice social distancing, such as no longer shaking hands, limiting meetings, and staying six feet apart. Consider rescheduling non-essential community events. Limit visitors by providing services online and on the phone, allow bills to be paid at a drop box or behind a window, or provide other means to do business with the township.
• Practice good hygiene by covering coughs and sneezes, washing hands thoroughly, and requiring employees to stay home if they are sick.
• Encourage residents to have basic supplies on hand in case they become sick or need to be quarantined, such as a two-week supply of food and medicines.
• Clean frequently touched surfaces daily, ensure that bathrooms have adequate soap and drying materials, and make hand sanitizer available throughout your facilities.

Where do we find accurate and up-to-date information for our community?

• Be in contact with your county emergency coordinator and your regional health department for specific recommendations for your community.
• The Pennsylvania Department of Health is charged with the Commonwealth’s response and is updating the situation status daily: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
• The Centers for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
• National Institutes of Health: https://www.nih.gov/health-information/coronavirus

Township officials should be aware that the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health and the Governor continue to carefully monitor this situation and issue frequent updates as the situation develops. Different steps may be needed in communities based on the level of outbreak, and you should remain in contact with your local and county emergency management coordinators.
The General Assembly will return to session next week but will do so while limiting physical access to elected officials, staff, and the media and continuing to livestream its sessions and meetings.
Here are a few links to additional resources for you:

• Township-Specific Suggestions for Dealing with the Coronavirus from Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC
• CDC Guidance for Police and Emergency Responders
• Office of Open Records Guidance on Public Meetings

As always, PSATS will continue to provide uninterrupted services and offer alternatives to face-to-face services, such as webinars and virtual meetings. We look forward to continuing to work with you and be your source for reliable and accurate information.

Dave Sanko
Executive Director

Pavilion Rentals

McKean Township is now taking the reservations for the McKean Community Park Picnic Pavilions.  Please call during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday to reserve your pavilion today. 814-476-7414  

HOUSE NUMBERS

Do you have your blue reflective house number sign?  Offered free at the McKean Township Municipal Building....we are open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.  This helps the local EMS and firefighters find your house in the event of an emergency....stop in and pick yours up TODAY

We  Accept Sewer Payments ONLINE!

McKean Township is now collecting sewer payments online.  Pay anytime day or night.  Click on the button below and follow the directions on the secure site.

This is for McKean Township customers only.  Please make sure that you are not a McKean Borough Customer.  McKean Borough bills COME FROM Middleboro Authority.