East Cocalico Township Emergency Management.

1-3" in in the northwest mountains 5-8" in the Lower Susquehanna Valley Heaviest snow on Thursday morning in southern PA Check the latest forecast: www.w...eather.gov/ctp/briefing#tab5 #PAwx Wednesday 2/17 @ 6PM See more

2/14/21 at 7:45 pm: One thing to note with the upcoming storm is that it will come in two main waves of precipitation. Light snow and icy mix will move across t...he area on Monday and there may be a period where little if any precip is falling Monday afternoon. Heavier snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain will move through Monday night and early Tuesday morning. This is only one ensemble model (the HREF), but it shows the idea of the intensity of precip well. See more

1:00pm 2/13/21 Light precip and fog in the Laurel Highlands today could make untreated roads slick! Sub-freezing air above and below bridges allows bridges to freeze before roads. Take travel precautions today and tonight. #WeatherReady #PAwx #PAWinter

SNOW POTENTIAL THIS WEEK: 112A-1P Tuesday: 2-4" along the I-80 corridor 1-2" per hour rates possible Hazardous travel Tues AM 2 Wed PM - Fri PM: Monitorin...g snow/wintry mix/ice potential Considerable uncertainty in amounts/precipitation type www.weather.gov/ctp/winter #PAwx Monday 2/8 @ 2:30PM See more

Thursday, February 4 @ 8pm: A quick-moving frontal system will bring a period of light snow to central PA overnight, producing anywhere from a dusting to 2 inches for most locations.

Shoveling snow is strenuous. Follow these tips to shovel safely: take it slow push snow instead of lifting take breaks drink water... STOP shoveling and CALL 911 if you experience any heart attack symptoms See more

Light to moderate snow arrives from south to north during the day Wednesday. Heavier snowfall rates (2-4" per hour) arrive in southern PA around rush hour and p...ush north overnight. Dangerous to impossible travel expected Wednesday night. Latest: www.weather.gov/ctp/winter #PAwx Tuesday 12/15 @ 7AM See more

A major winter storm is still expected to impact much of PA from Wednesday into early Thursday. The latest projected snowfall amounts are included in the attac...hed graphic. The most difficult travel/heaviest snowfall should be Wed. afternoon and evening. Please plan accordingly. You can always find the most up-to-date winter storm information by going to: https://www.weather.gov/ctp/winter See more

A significant snow storm on Wednesday is becoming increasingly likely. Highest snowfall amounts are expected in SE PA with lower amounts farther NW. It's too ea...rly to talk specific snow amounts, but significant travel disruptions are almost certain in parts of PA. Check www.weather.gov/ctp/winter for the latest! #PAwx Sunday 12/13 @ 8:30PM See more

Sun, Dec 13 @ 6 AM | The NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center Experimental Winter Storm Outlook highlights a large swath of the interior Mid-Atlantic and Northeas...t with a greater than 50% chance of meeting Winter Storm Watch criteria. The WPC Fronts and Weather Type image on the right, valid for Wednesday Morning, looks a lot like a textbook major East Coast winter storm, with a large, cold high pressure system parked over Quebec and a sprawling area of low pressure moving east from the Mississippi Valley and transferring energy to a secondary low on the Atlantic Coast. We'll have more updates on this potential major storm in the coming days. In the meantime, we do still have 1-3 inches of snow in the forecast for south central PA on Monday. Find all the details at weather.gov/ctp/winter See more

1:30PM 11/27/2020 A storm system early next week could bring rain and snow to Central PA Monday will bring rain for everyone - around 0.75' to 1". Tuesday th...rough Wednesday several inches of snow are possible for Northwest PA and a few inches of snow are possible for the Allegheny Plateau. Stay up to date on watches, warnings, and advisories by having multiple ways to receive warning notifications. See more

Celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends in ways that help slow the spread of COVID-19. Follow these tips: Wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose.... Stay at least 6 feet apart from people you don’t live with. Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or more or use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Learn more about ways to reduce the risk of COVID-19: https://bit.ly/35hIcti.

Be on the look out

If you need help, reach out. There are resources available to help Pennsylvanians right now: pa.gov/mental-health

Never drive through flooded areas. As little as six inches of water can cause you to lose control of your car. Turn around, don’t drown! http://bit.ly/2H2EZm7.

There’s a lot of information being released about the different #COVID19 vaccines in developmentand you probably have a lot of questions. Check out our COVID-19 vaccine frequently asked questions: https://bit.ly/PACOVID19Vaccine

8/25/2020 at 1:25 pm: A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for central PA. The main threat will be damaging winds along with frequent lightning and small hail. Have multiple ways to receive warnings this afternoon! https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0449.html

Slow moving or nearly stationary thunderstorms with scattered intense rainfall (2+ inches/hour) may produce significant flash flooding across parts of the lowe...r Susquehanna Valley this afternoon and evening. A strong heavy rainfall signal located across an area that is both urbanized and very wet over the last 2 weeks has led to a marked increase in flash flood risk. Flooding on faster responding, smaller streams and creeks is possible, but is highly dependent on the location of heaviest rainfall. Larger (main stem) river flooding is not expected. 8/12/2020|630AM See more

NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center has upgraded a portion of the lower Susquehanna Valley to a high risk excessive rain outlook today with >50% probability of f...lash flooding. Significant and potentially life-threatening flash flooding will be possible. Never drive through flooded roads; turn around, don't drown! 8/4/2020|630AM See more

Areas of the commonwealth, especially eastern PA, may experience Tropical Storm Isaias impacts early this week, including heavy rain, flash flooding, and wind g...usts. Be prepared for a potential power outage by making sure your home emergency kits are stocked with essential items. A home emergency kit should contain: Non-perishable food Bottled water Medications Flashlight with spare batteries First aid kit Any specialized items such as baby supplies or pet food Extra masks Learn more: https://bit.ly/30nwdaX

Confidence continues to increase that the heaviest rainfall from Tropical Storm #Isiaias will be confined to eastern PA. We expect 2-4" of rainfall in the Lower... Susquehanna with lower amounts farther west. Continue to monitor www.weather.gov/ctp/tropical for the latest! #PAwx Sunday 8/2 @ 7AM See more

When's the last time you've checked your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms? Working alarms save lives. Test yours today! Learn more about fire prevention and saf...ety befiresafepa.com #TestItTuesday #BeFireSafePA

A new study shows that young, previously healthy adults can take a long time to recover from COVID-19. The investigation published in CDC’s MMWR found that near...ly 1 in 5 adults ages 18-34 who had milder outpatient COVID-19 and reported having no chronic medical conditions had not returned to their usual health after 14-21 days. Take steps to protect yourself and others: Stay 6 feet away from others not living in your household Wash your hands often Wear a cloth face covering consistently and correctly Learn more: bit.ly/MMWR72420. See more

We're seeing some dry conditions in Central PA! The chance of showers and thunderstorms over the next few days might help to bring some rain to areas that need it. For precipitation chances in your area visit https://www.weather.gov/ctp/ 3:49PM 7/17/20

Increasing heat and humidity will be a significant threat over the weekend and early next week, particularly in southeast PA where an excessive heat watch is... already in effect for Sunday through Tuesday. Keep a close eye on your fellow first responders when on calls and make sure you know the signs of heat illness. See more

Learn how to safely clean store-bought fruits and vegetables during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://bit.ly/2VzvMHW.

In some cases, people can spread COVID-19 to pets. But the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to humans is low. There is no need to abandon or harm pets. Learn more about keeping your pets safe: https://bit.ly/3b9XK1X.

NOW IN EFFECT: New statewide COVID-19 restrictions for bars and restaurants in Pennsylvania. Bar service is prohibited all service must be at a table or boo...th. Bars and restaurants must offer sit-down, dine-in meals or serve take-out sales of alcohol. Alcohol can only be served for on-premises consumption when it's in the same transaction as a meal. Take-out sales of alcohol for the purposes of off-site consumption (including cocktails-to-go) are permitted. Outdoor dining is permitted as long as it's non-bar seating. Social distancing, masking, and other safety measures must be in place to protect workers and patrons. Occupancy is limited to 25% for indoor dining, including staff.