Kagel named Chesco Emergency Services Director

Robert Kagel WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioners today named Robert Kagel as Director of the Department of Emergency Services. Kagel was formerly deputy director for emergency management for the department. “The safety of Chester County residents is one of our top priorities and this is an extremely important position in county government,” said Chester County Commissioners’ Chair...

County buys generators for municipalities

Birmingham, Kennett, Downingtown, Coatesville among recipients WEST CHESTER — At a time when Chester County is celebrating National Preparedness Month, the Chester County Commissioners announce the availability of 188 generators, for use by municipalities in the event of a major power outage. Purchased through an Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant secured by the County’s Department of...

Chesco launches emergency prep Web site

The new ReadyChesco.org Website will help county residents be better prepared in the event of an emergency. WEST CHESTER — September marks National Preparedness Month and the Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES) is launching its new website ReadyChesco.org to encourage the residents of Chester County to be prepared and know their risks. ReadyChesco.org promotes having Ready kits...