New Hire Police Officer List for Bristol Township

Bristol Township, by and through the Bristol Township Civil Service Commission, is creating a New Hire Eligibility List in order to hire for the position of Bristol Township Police Officer in accordance with the Bristol Township Civil Service Rules and Regulations.  All interested candidates must first participate in the Bucks County police officer consortium test being administered by the Bucks County Police Chief’s Association on Saturday, November 6, 2021.  All applicants for the consortium test must be at least 21 years of age, in good physical condition, a US citizen in good standing, and be a high school graduate or possess a GED.  All applications must be completed online. Interested individuals can find applications at:  www.policeapp.com.  Applications must be completed no later than Friday, October 29, 2021, 11:59 pm. (Eastern) or when testing capacity is reached, whichever date is earlier.  Applications received after this date and time will not be considered.  After successful completion of the consortium’s physical agility test and written examination, Bristol Township will contact the successful applicants and require the submission of a separate application for the position of Bristol Township Police Officer.  Applicants for the position of Police Officer with Bristol Township must score a minimum of 70% on the consortium’s written examination.  In addition, applicants will be given an oral examination that shall involve questioning applicants on how they would handle situations relevant to police work and undergo a physical fitness test, a polygraph test and a background investigation.  After an applicant has been extended an offer of employment, the appointment shall be contingent upon the applicant passing a physical and psychological examination.  The creation of a Bristol Township New Hire police officer list and the hiring of police officers shall be done in accordance with the Bristol Township Civil Service Rules and Regulations.  A copy of the Bristol Township Civil Service Rules and Regulations is available for examination during normal business hours in the office of the Township Manager at 2501 Bath Road, Bristol, Pennsylvania.  The Township of Bristol is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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Neighborhood Flood Assistance Program

The Redevelopment Authority of Bucks County today announced the opening of a flood relief assistance program to aid Bucks County residents affected by the severe weather and flash flooding on July 12, 2021. In attendance at the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority in Bristol Wednesday afternoon were Senator Tommy Tomlinson, Rep. Tina Davis, Rep. K.C. Tomlinson, Bristol Township Council President Craig Bowen, Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo, Bucks County Redevelopment Authority Representatives Board President Sean Schaefer and Executive Director Jeff Darwak. The Neighborhood Flood Assistance Program is funded by a $1.75 million grant secured by the lawmakers from the Department of the Community and Economic Development and will be administered by BCRDA. The program’s goal is to offer financial support to those who faced significant property loss or damage and were uninsured or underinsured. Assistance will not be given to landlords, businesses, or non-profit organizations.

The severe flash flood of July 12 most impacted the Lower Bucks County region, with 10 inches of rain falling within a short period of time, resulting in damage to homes and loss of property. Priority consideration will be given to residents of Bensalem, Bristol Borough and Bristol Township and to those who faced catastrophic damage. The maximum grant award is $5,000 and the minimum is $500. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The program guidelines and applications are available on the Redevelopment Authority’s website at this link https://www.bcrda.com/neighborhood-flood-assistance-program-guidelines/.  Paper applications will be provided as necessary. The program is open to homeowners or tenants whose primary residence is located in Bucks County and was damaged by the flooding event of July 12, 2021. Applicants will need to provide proof of property damage and costs incurred not covered by insurance or other assistance programs. Specific information is available on the Redevelopment Authority’s website.

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Hurrican Ida Storm: September 1, 2021

FEMA residential inspectors have begun working in the Southeast portion of PA today. We currently do not have a timeline or what counties they are currently working in. As residents register with FEMA, a FEMA contracted inspector will contact them to set up an inspection of their residence. They will be carrying FEMA or a FEMA contractor badgprobably aren’t a FEMA inspector.  Click here to view how to register your disaster assistance with FEMA for the September 1, 2021 storm.

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$1,000 Flood Disaster Assistance for Bucks County Homeowners

The Bucks County Association of Realtors® was awarded a grant of $200,000 from the National Association of Realtors® Relief Foundation.  This money will help homeowners and temporary renters begin the recovery process with one month of mortgage payment or temporary rental, up to $1,000 per household. Click here to read the full press release.

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FEMA National Flood Insurance Maps

FEMA Reclassified Properties in Several Large Areas of Bristol Township for Flood Insurance in 2016. The new maps – also known as digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) –reflect current flood risks. These new maps are available at the Bristol Township Administration Building for Bristol Township. There are several locations to review flood maps.

FEMA Floodplain Map - https://www.fema.gov/flood-maps

Bucks County Floodplain Viewer - https://www.arcgis.com/. Type in your address in the search box on the upper left, and click Floodplains (FEMA) on the layer list on the right.

Click here for a pdf view of the floodplain in Bristol Township.