COVID-19 Information
This page last updated June 21, 2022.
Upper Uwchlan Township Operations
Facility |
Location |
Status |
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Township Building | Administration | Open 8am - 5 pm. Masks Optional. |
Township Parks and Trails | Trails | OPEN |
Upland Farms | OPEN | |
Hickory Park |
Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball - OPEN. Pavilion and Playground - OPEN. Ball fields and Multipurpose Field - OPEN. Registration required for organized groups. |
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Fellowship Fields | OPEN. Registration required for organized groups. | |
Larkins Field | OPEN. Registration required for organized groups. |
Latest Guidelines
FREE AT-HOME TESTS: Every US household is eligible to order free at-home COVID-19 tests. Learn more and complete the very simple sign up form at covidtests.gov.
VACCINE INFORMATION: Click here for information from the PA Department of Health regarding COVID-19 Vaccines.
MASKS: The CDC recommends that all people - including fully vaccinated people - wear a mask when in places where there are a lot of people around in areas with substantial or high transmission of the virus. Click here for a county level map of transmission data
OMICRON VARIANT: Data and guidance regarding the Omicron variant strain of the virus from the CDC can be found here.
DELTA VARIANT: Data and guidance regarding the Delta variant strain of the virus from the CDC can be found here.
TRAVELERS: Information for traveling to or from Pennsylvania is at this link.
Upper Uwchlan Township Operations
- The Upper Uwchlan Township office is open to the public. Masks are optional. We still welcome you to conduct business with the Township remotely. View the staff directory for telephone numbers and email addresses.
- Parks - See table above for details. Please observe social distancing at all times and heed park signage. As has always been policy, organized groups permitted without permit.
- Trash & Recycling - At this time, there are no changes to trash and recycling pickup schedules. As always, be sure to put your Toters curbside the night before collection.
- For the safety of the hauler personnel, all trash that is placed in your trash Toter must be secured in garbage bags. This will protect the personnel from needing to handle loose articles of trash. Unbagged trash will not be collected.
- Your single stream recyclables should still be placed loose in your recycling Toter. However, excess materials must be bagged or bound: Any recyclables that don’t fit in your Toter must be placed in paper bags. Cardboard boxes must be broken down and bound with twine.
- Meetings and Events - In person public meetings have resumed. View individual events on the Township Calendar.
- The Block Party returned to the Village of Eagle on June 18, 2022.
- The 2021 Block Party was cancelled.
- The 2020 Upper Uwchlan Township Block Party was cancelled.
- The 2020 Junior Police Academy was cancelled.
- Police services have not been diminished or interrupted. Read a statement from the UUTPD here.
If you believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, call your healthcare provider. If you do not have a healthcare provider, call the Chester County Health Department at 610-344-6225.
News Archive
July 27, 2021 - The CDC updated its guidance; now recommended that all people - including those who are fully vaccinated - in areas “of substantial or high transmission” wear masks while indoors. Click here to view a county level map of transmission data.
March 1, 2021 - Governor Tom Wolf revised his previous mitigation orders on March 1, 2021. Of note, there changes to maximum occupancies for indoor and outdoor venues. Click here to read the order.
December 10, 2020 - Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and the PA Department of Health announced new mitigation efforts on December 10 to slow the spread of COVID-19. The measures will remain in effect through January 4, 2021. Click here for full information about these measures.
July 16, 2020 - Targeted mitigation efforts now in effect include: Indoor dining capacity reduced to 25%; bars open for sit-down meals at tables, bar service prohibited; gatherings capped at 25 people indoors, 250 outdoors; and telework mandated as possible. Click here to read the full press release from Governor Wolf’s office.
July 2, 2020 - Masks are now mandatory when leaving one’s home. Details of the mask requirement and a link to the Governor’s order can be found at this link.
June 25, 2020 - Upper Uwchlan Township Update - "Green Phase" Guidelines
June 5, 2020 - Upper Uwchlan Township Update - "Yellow Phase" Guidelines
May 22, 2020 - Upper Uwchlan Township Update - Office Relocation, Property Tax Relief, and more.
May 1, 2020 - Upper Uwchlan Township Update - Chester County Remains in "Red Phase," Park Safety Rules, and more.
April 24, 2020 - Upper Uwchlan Township Update - Governor’s Plan to Re-Open PA, Vote by Mail and more.
April 17, 2020 - Upper Uwchlan Township Update - Block Party, Vote by Mail, 2020 Census, Workers’ Resources, and more.
April 16, 2020 - Learn more about Governor Wolf’s Order Directing Public Health Safety Measures for Businesses Permitted to Maintain In-person Operations.
April 7, 2020 - Upper Uwchlan Township Update - Online Meetings, Trash and Recycling Preparation Instructions, and more.
April 6, 2020 - Learn more about Governor Wolf’s instructions regarding wearing masks in public.
March 31, 2020 - Upper Uwchlan Township Update - Online Meetings, Primary Election Date, and more.
March 24, 2020 - Upper Uwchlan Township Update - Operations, Billing, Income Tax Filing, and more.
March 23, 2020 - Governor Wolf issued a ‘Stay at Home’ Order for 7 Counties, including Chester County, to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19. Read the news release, which answers questions about what that means.
March 19, 2020 - Governor Tom Wolf today ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania to close their physical locations as of 8 p.m., March 19, to slow the spread of COVID-19. Read the announcement from the Governor’s office. Guidance for allowable and prohibited activities can be found at this link.
March 17, 2020 - Upper Uwchlan Township Operations Update
From the UUT Building Department...
As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 crisis and adapt to alternative routines, we wanted to offer some resources and advice to help you keep you and your family safe while at home. Please visit upperuwchlan-pa.gov/homesafety for a variety of safety guides.
We are here to help you stay safe through these rough times. Feel free to contact our department should you have any questions.
Resources for Workers
From Pennsylvania Labor and Industry
From the Pennsylvania Attorney General
Resources for Businesses and Employers
- Restore Chester County
- PA Chamber of Business and Industry - Resources
- CDC Guidelines for Businesses and Employers
- Small Business Administration - Coronavirus Loan Resources
- Chester County Commissioners Information for Businesses Amid COVID-19
Additional Resources
- For Fireflighers/EMS Personnel: CDC What Firefighters and EMS Providers Need to Know
- For Parents: Supporting At-Home Children
- For Parents: PA Department of Human Services web site to help parents working in life-sustaining roles find an available child care center.