Porter Township Office of Emergency Management

Good morning everyone! At this time, it appears a severe weather threat is shaping up for tomorrow in our region which could produce damage from high wind gusts and heavy rain in areas where severe storms occur. It may be prudent to check and secure loose outdoor items and make sure basements are ready should our area receive forecasted storms and associated heavy rainfall. Please monitor the National Weather Service or your favorite trusted source for updates, Watches and Warnings tomorrow.

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Warning National Weather Service State College PA 233 PM EDT Wed May 26 2021... The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Schuylkill County in central Pennsylvania... Southern Northumberland County in central Pennsylvania... Northern Dauphin County in south central Pennsylvania... Northeastern Juniata County in central Pennsylvania... Southeastern Snyder County in central Pennsylvania... Northeastern Perry County in south central Pennsylvania... Northwestern Lebanon County in south central Pennsylvania... * Until 330 PM EDT. * At 232 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Meiserville, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees, roofs, and siding. * Locations impacted include... Shamokin, Mount Carmel, Kulpmont, Millersburg, Pine Grove, Fairview-Ferndale, Lykens, Tremont, Elizabethville, Marshallton, Williamstown, Tower City, Port Trevorton, Donaldson, Klingerstown, Leck Kill, Urban, Rebuck, Meiserville and Edgewood. This includes Interstate 81 from mile markers 96 to 112. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. && LAT...LON 4051 7716 4068 7703 4083 7641 4051 7635 TIME...MOT...LOC 1832Z 256DEG 28KT 4062 7694 HAIL...<.75IN WIND...60MPH

As most of our community is aware, gasoline supply has been temporarily interrupted on the East Coast states due to a cyber ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline business computer network. The attack has not extended to the transmission network however that system was shut down as part of the response process. Colonial Pipeline has been manually bringing the system on-line again today and as of this post anticipates normal operation by the weekend. Emergency Management i...s aware of gasoline hoarding at our local gas stations, with individual purchases in excess of $300.00 today. We are asking our community to not panic-buy fuel, and use only what you need. Other people need this fuel to go to work and other necessary travel. Our fuels stocks are limited because we are a rural community. A greater danger and threat exists however, as the possibility now exists for improper gasoline home storage issues which can lead to explosive and rapid fire spread. If you are storing large amounts of gasoline, please use approved containers ONLY. Also, do not store the gasoline in basements or garages where vapor can build up to flammable limits and ignite. Separate containers. Be aware as the temperatures increase this Spring and Summer that vaporization will increase and begin to vent, increasing the hazard even more. While we encourage being prepared in foodstocks, medicines, and supplies for disasters, we do not encourage hoarding and bulk storage of gasoline. See more

**Update- location around Weaver's Junk Yard Porter Township: Route 209 on the Keffer's Mountain. Vehicle Accident. Avoid the area if possible.

Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service State College PA 405 AM EDT Wed May 26 2021 PAZ004>006-010>012-017>019-024>028-033>037-041-042-045-046-049>053-... 056>059-063>066-270815- Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield- Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin- Juniata-Somerset-Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-Tioga-Northern Lycoming- Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour- Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland- Adams-York-Lancaster- 405 AM EDT Wed May 26 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Scattered severe thunderstorms with localized damaging wind gusts of 60 mph or greater and large hail exceeding 1 inch in diameter are possible this afternoon and early this evening ahead of a potent cold front. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. A widespread chilly and soaking rainfall will occur across the entire region Saturday into Saturday night bringing between 0.75 of an inch to 1.5 inches of rain Friday afternoon through Friday night. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.

Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service State College PA 521 AM EDT Tue May 4 2021 PAZ004>006-010>012-017>019-024>028-033>037-041-042-045-046-049>053-... 056>059-063>066-050930- Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield- Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin- Juniata-Somerset-Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-Tioga-Northern Lycoming- Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour- Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland- Adams-York-Lancaster- 521 AM EDT Tue May 4 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Isolated strong to marginally severe thunderstorms with gusty winds and localized downpours are possible this afternoon and evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.

Rush Township, Dauphin County. 10356 Clarks Valley Road Route 325: Fire Department activity for a Brush Fire. Use caution in the area.

Disaster. What happens when local Emergency Management needs- well, rescued? This afternoon, our Emergency Management Office, Training Center, and EOC were flooded as a result of a sewage backup in the street main pipe. Sanitary wipes, combined with a tee shirt (can't make this up), blocked the sewage main on West Wiconisco Street in Muir and we were the first to get the damage. Water entered the EMA building across the entire floor causing heavy odor. Fortunately, the drywa...ll was spared as well as the most of the floor because we caught it early enough, by going in this afternoon as a result of the wind event. While some items were damaged, no major equipment was lost. We should be back in full operational status in a week or so. Special thanks to the Muir Fire Company (Station 1) for your immediate response and help throughout the evening as well as the quick work of the Porter Tower Sewer Authority. Thanks also to our Supervisors and the awesome work of Serve Pro. Fortunately, no other homes were affected as they were able to get the blockage out relatively fast. What a mess. See more

Road conditions as of 14:30. Keffers Mountain: Open and passable, hazardous in areas. Being plowed Gold Mine Road: Open and passable, hazardous in areas. Being plowed. Route 325: Schuylkill side: Open and freshly plowed. Passable. Dauphin side, hazardous and deeper. These reports will change constantly as the storm continues and worsens. Please feel free to post updates here.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2021 PENNDOT Will Be Going to Tier 3 and 4 Restrictions at 9:00 AM Dunmore, PA Due to the winter storm impacting the region, PennDOT will be going to Tier 3 and Tier 4 restrictions at 9:00 AM. Tier 3 restrictions will be on all of I-81 and on I-80 west of the I-81 split to I-99. Tier 4 restrictions will be on all of I-84, all of I-380 and on I-80 east of the I-81 split to New Jersey. Tier 3 restrictions all vehicles banned except chains on board and Tier 4 restrictions all commercial vehicles will be banned. PennDOT encourages motorists to avoid unnecessary tra

Tower City Borough: South 10th St. ( Route 325) near intersection of Route 209. Two tractor-trailers hung up in both directions.

From Tower City Borough OEM...

**Public Information Statement**: Porter Township and Tower City will be activating our Joint Emergency Operations Center tomorrow morning at 8:00 am at Level III. This means will be monitoring storm conditions and reports throughout the event as necessary. Please message us to report power/phone outages or impassible roadways as well as anything else that needs attention. Please dial 9-1-1 for all emergencies. We will also be monitoring CB channel 19 should any truck drivers or motorists need help. If you need to contact EMA, call 717.647.4656. Should your household require an ambulance tomorrow, we will be sending the fire department as well to clear snow and assist them.