National Night Out is on Tuesday August 6th! Lancaster County EMA will be at events in Lancaster City, Columbia Borough, Mount Joy Township and Providence Township. We look forward to seeing you there!

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Thursday August 1st at 12pm until Friday August 2nd at 8pm.

National Night Out is tomorrow! Lancaster County EMA will be at events in Lancaster City, Columbia Borough, Mount Joy Township and Providence Township. We look forward to seeing you there!

With rain expected the rest of the week it is important to remember Turn Around, Don't Drown! The recent heat and lack of rainfall can exacerbate flooding and flash flooding. 2-4 inches of rain is possible this evening into Wednesday morning. Learn more on ready.pa.gov

UPDATE: due to the inclement weather two of the events we planned on attending have been cancelled.

‼️REPORT STORM DAMAGE‼️ Use the link below or the QR code in the image to make a report. report-pa-lancaster.orioncentral.com

Flooding is the most common natural disaster in Pennsylvania. Where it can rain, it can flood. No matter where you live, you should be prepared for a flood emergency, but it’s especially important if you live near water, in a low-lying area or downstream from a dam.

REPORT STORM DAMAGE! Use the link below or the QR code in the image to make a report. report-pa-lancaster.orioncentral.com

August is time to talk about back to school safety! Talk to your student(s) about preparedness!

September is National Preparedness Month and Lancaster County EMA is happy to announce Prepare Lancaster! This event will be held at The Farm and Home Center on Arcadia Road, September 14th from 10am-2pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Create a family communication plan today! Make a plan now so that you will know what to do and how to communicate in an emergency. ready.gov/plan-form

COMMUNITY EVENT 📆 Saturday, September 14th, 10am-2pm 📍 Farm and Home Center Please join us to celebreate National Preparedness Month and learn about personal preparedness!

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory, Wednesday August 28, for Lancaster County from 11AM until 8PM. Feel like temperatures, the max heat index, are expected to reach 105 degrees. The heat will also bring along a slight risk for severe thunderstorms.

Responding to disasters is both rewarding and challenging work. Thank you to all the first responders in Lancaster County! Thank you to PEMA for sharing this resource.

It is National Preparedness Month! Follow along for personal preparedness related posts throughout the month 🔦 Learn about personal preparedness at lancastercountypa.gov/2865 Additional information can be found at ready.gov

After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.

September is Emergency Preparedness Month - are you prepared? We have a great team in Lancaster County with our Lancaster County Emergency Management Agency, municipal partners, and 1st responders across the county.

Thank you to the Board of Commissioners who recognized September 2024 as Emergency Preparedness Month! Learn more about emergency manangement and personal preparedness by visiting: lancastercountypa.gov/141

Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find.