- Well Test Kits are available for pick-up at the following locations: (All kits should be returned to Wyoming County Conservation District office, regardless of pick-up site).
o Wyoming County Conservation District Office, 21 Hollowcrest Road, Tunkhannock, PA (8 AM-4 PM )
o Wyoming County EMA Building, 3880 SR 6, Tunkhannock, PA (9 AM-6 PM)
- Well Disinfectant Procedures are attached, and will be posted on the Wyoming County EMA website www.wycopa.org – follow the link for flooding information.
- The American Red Cross is in need of volunteers. Please call (570) 836-2626 if you are able to donate time, supplies, or monetary donations.
- Reminder: The Wyoming County EMA Information Hotline (570) 836-3399 provides timely updates and general information. Residents can also leave damage reports on this line.
- Mental Health Counselors will be available through the Wyoming County EMA. Please call (570) 836-2828 or (570) 836-3399 to obtain scheduling information.
- According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, if you get a cut or a puncture wound that is exposed to flood water, there is some risk of tetanus and you should be vaccinated if you haven’t had a tetanus vaccination or “booster” in the past 5 years.
- Residents are advised to use the utmost caution in appropriate disposal of hazardous materials, such as refrigerators. propane tanks, paints, and other household chemicals. Please contact your local municipality for specific instructions on safe removal of these items.
- National Guard Troops are on scene to assist in securing affected areas.
- The county-wide travel ban has been lifted; however, many roads remain closed, and bridges have not yet been inspected and are therefore closed to vehicular traffic. Please adhere to all posted signs regarding closures and detours. We continue to advise that motorists restrict their travel to that of an essential nature.
- Wyoming County remains in a State of Emergency.
- Residents are warned to stay out of flood waters due to possible contamination.
- Stay tuned to local media for updates on recovery efforts.
- In case of emergency, call 911.
SHELTERS- Tunkhannock Area High School – pets are permitted.
PennDOT warns motorists not to drive across roads covered with water because the water may be deeper than it looks, and to never drive around barricades or signs on closed roads – Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
The Wyoming County EMA Information Hotline can be reached at (570) 836-3399.
Additional questions should be directed to Katie Kamp, ECTF Planning Specialist, at (570) 836-2828.
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