Please be advised that we will be experiencing extreme weather conditions throughout the City of Chester, with temperatures reportedly dropping below zero this evening and overnight. We encourage all residents to stay inside.

In the event of a power outage, we strongly advise residents to seek temporary shelter with family or friends.

We also advise our homeless population to seek adequate shelter at one of the agencies below. If you see someone who is homeless and in need of shelter, please call 911.

Emergency Shelter Information

City Team Ministries
634 Sproul Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-6865

Salvation Army
151 West 15th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 874-4266

Please be mindful to check on our elderly!

City of Chester Department of Public Safety’s

3rd Annual 5K Walk / Run

Councilman William “Al” Jacobs, Director

Chester Waterfront (Seaport Drive)

7:30 AM Sharp

We Invite you to pre-register by contacting:

Ms. Rosetta Carter, Community Health Education Director

@ 610-447-7770 x7955

This is a free event and open to the public!

CITY OF CHESTER TOP TEN PUBLIC SAFETY & HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS

The City of Chester Department of Public Safety is committed to working with the community to help preserve the quality and integrity of our neighborhoods, while ensuring public health and safety. Our Code Enforcement staff has identified the TOP TEN CODE VIOLATIONS most commonly found within our community.

In accordance with the Chester City Codified Ordinances, if founded these violations may warrant fines of up to $1000.00.

1. Construction or Building without Permits
2. Unlawful Operation of Businesses
3. High Weeds and Grass
4. Unregistered / Inoperable/Abandoned Motor Vehicles
5. Trash & Debris
6. Vacant, Unsecured Property
7. Miscellaneous Property Maintenance Violations
8. Unleashed Dogs
9. Pet Allowance
10. Animal Waste

We encourage residents to report suspected violations within their neighborhood to the Department of Public Safety Bureau of Health. You may contact the Department with any questions or concerns at 610-447-7770. You may also pick up a detailed copy of these regulations at Chester City Hall 1 E. Fourth Street Chester, PA, or click ‘Public Notices’ at www.ChesterCity.com

Councilman William Al Jacobs, Director
Ieasa Nichols, Public Health Commissioner