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Hurricane Ida – Pennsylvania
September 1, 2021
Office of the Governor
508 Main Capitol Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 787-2500
https://www.governor.pa.gov
https://www.facebook.com/governorwolf
https://twitter.com/governortomwolf
Most recent press release related to Hurricane Ida:
Gov. Wolf and Members of Administration Provide Update on Response to
Remnants of Ida
September 01, 2021
Governor Tom Wolf was joined by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management
Agency (PEMA), Department of Transportation (PennDOT), and the
Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) to provide an update on state agency response
to remnants of Ida, which is currently impacting the commonwealth with heavy
rain and significant flooding.
“This is an extremely dangerous storm that is impacting the entire state. As we
continue to monitor the conditions, I ask everyone to please stay home if you’re
able,” Gov. Wolf said. “If you must travel, please monitor the latest road
conditions and weather updates. Please, I urge everyone to take this storm
seriously and stay safe.”
“We have dispatched water rescue teams from parts of the state that will see less
flooding and moved them to areas where we expect more significant impacts
from the rain and flooding,” said PEMA Director Randy Padfield. “We now need
people to stay off the roads unless travel is necessary. If you must travel, do so
safely and be aware that conditions can change quickly.”
The Commonwealth Response Coordination Center (CRCC) began 24-hour
operations at 8:00 AM Wednesday with in-person or virtual staffing from the
following agencies: departments of Environmental Protection, General Services,
Health, Military and Veterans Affairs, Human Services and Transportation; Office
of the Attorney General; Pennsylvania State Police; Fish and Boat Commission;
Public Utility Commission; Turnpike Commission; American Red Cross; and Civil
Air Patrol.“Our crews have been preparing for days by clearing out debris around drainage inlets and under bridges while readying equipment,” Acting PennDOT Executive Deputy Secretary Melissa Batula said. “With the forecast amount of rain, we remind the public to not drive on roads that are covered with water because even shallow, swiftly flowing water can wash a car from a roadway.” Motorists should watch for ponding on roadways and flooding in poor drainage areas while traveling. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) warns motorists not to drive across roads covered with water because even shallow, swiftly flowing water can wash a car from a roadway. Also, the roadbed may not be intact under the water. Never drive around barricades or signs on closed roads – Turn Around, Don’t Drown. Anyone planning to travel should closely monitor weather conditions along travel routes. Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting http://www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website. “With heavy rainfall expected to have significant impacts throughout the commonwealth, drivers are urged to buckle up, slow down and drive at a speed appropriate for the current conditions,” said Major Robert Krol, director of the Bureau of Patrol with the Pennsylvania State Police. “Ensure your headlights are on when your windshield wipers are on. Do not walk or drive through standing or moving water. Turn around, don’t drown.” Governor Wolf signed a proclamation of disaster emergency, which allows state agencies to more easily pre-position resources and respond more quickly to requests for state assistance. Approximately 120 Pennsylvania National Guard members are on state active duty to support local emergency and rescue operations. Some members are part of the Pennsylvania Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (PA-HART), a joint partnership between the PA Army National Guard, the PA Fish and Boat Commission, PEMA and credentialed civilian rescue technicians. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced that several state park and forest campsites will be closed Wednesday and Thursday as the remnants of Tropical Depression Ida approach Pennsylvania.
Additional campsite closures may be required depending on rainfall and the
trajectory the storm takes as it passes through the commonwealth.
Those traveling from parks and in the risk area should check for alerts and
advisories before heading out to a local or state park or forest to make sure
facilities are open and conditions are safe to go boating or be near rivers and
streams.
More information about how to prepare for any type of emergency, including
specific information for people with access and functional needs or pets, is
available on the Ready PA webpage.
To review all press releases, please visit https://www.governor.pa.gov/topic/press-
release.
Most recent social media posts related to Hurricane Ida:
September 1, 2021 - Much of Pennsylvania is going to see 3-6 inches of rain
today, with up to 8 inches possible locally.
I’ve signed a proclamation of disaster emergency to allow our emergency
preparedness teams to provide any support needed during the storm and its
aftermath.
The risk of flooding is high across much of the commonwealth.
We are monitoring conditions and prepared to provide support as needed.
Keep an eye on your local forecasts and never attempt to drive through flooded
roadways.
September 1, 2021 - Stay alert, monitor rivers and streams, and be prepared to
move to higher ground.
Turn around, don’t drown: Never drive through areas of standing water. If your
vehicle stalls, abandon it and seek higher ground.
Sign up for emergency alerts: http://on.pa.gov/alerts.
September 1, 2021 - I’m at @PEMAHQ to bring Pennsylvanians the latest info
on the heavy #IDA rainfall in our area.
Flooding is expected today into Thursday in certain areas of the state, with the
southeast and south central regions most at risk.Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA)
1310 Elmerton Ave.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 651-2001
https://www.pema.pa.gov
https://www.facebook.com/PEMAHQ
https://twitter.com/PEMAHQ
This agency provides disaster assistance and information on disaster preparedness.
No new press releases. To review all press releases, please visit
https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/PEMA.aspx.
Most recent social media posts related to Hurricane Ida:
September 1, 2021 - See these important power outage safety tips from the
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
Learn more from the #ReadyPA website: bit.ly/Power-Outage-PA
September 1, 2021 - As flood, tornado, and other severe weather Watches and
Warnings continue to be issued across the state, make sure you know what they
mean. Knowing your weather terms can help you make informed decisions for
your, and your loved ones', safety.
WATCH = Be prepared! The ingredients are in place for hazardous weather to
happen.
WARNING = Take action! Hazardous weather has formed and is happening.
Learn more: weather.gov/safety
September 1, 2021 - Did you know 12 inches of rushing water can carry away
most cars?
If you see barricades or barriers blocking the road, do not drive past them. They
are there for a reason – to keep you and first responders safe.
If you come across still or moving water, even without a barricade, always TURN
AROUND, DON’T DROWN.
Learn more: bit.ly/3lRoxWdAugust 31, 2021 - Prepare NOW for the heavy rain that #Ida will bring to much of
PA this week. Here’s how:
Stock your home emergency kit: bit.ly/Build-Kit
Have at least 2 ways to get weather alerts: bit.ly/Alert-PA
Know your weather terms, such as Flood Watch and Flood Warning:
bit.ly/ReadyPA-Flood
Secure garbage cans, lawn furniture, and anything that could become airborne
Clean out gutters and storm drains so rainwater can easily flow
The American Red Cross – Greater Pennsylvania Region
2801 Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 263-3100
https://www.redcross.org/local/pennsylvania/greater-pennsylvania.html
https://www.facebook.com/RedCrossGPA
https://twitter.com/RedCrossGPA
To locate the chapter that serves your area, please visit
https://www.redcross.org/local/pennsylvania/greater-pennsylvania/about-
us/locations.html.
Recent news release related to Hurricane Ida:
Ida Poses Flooding Threat for 60+ Million
September 01, 2021
The American Red Cross is ready to support any communities affected by
Hurricane Ida, as its remnants threaten more than 60 million people from the
Mid-Atlantic to New England with potential flash flooding.
Ida could unleash widespread 4-to-8-inch rainfalls across some parts of the Mid-
Atlantic and Northeast today through tomorrow. NOAA has issued a rare "high
risk" for torrential rainfall, warning that this could be a 1-in-100-year event for
some communities. The Red Cross is closely monitoring the situation and
coordinating with local officials across several states to be ready to open shelters
and provide emergency relief if needed.
Down south, the Red Cross is working across four states with our partners to
provide help to people struggling with the heartbreaking damage left behind by
Hurricane Ida. In Louisiana and Mississippi as temperatures soar, more than a
million people are without power and some areas may not have electricity for
weeks; homes and businesses are destroyed; cell phone, water and sewer
services are down; roads are impassable; and many communities remain
flooded.Officials have asked evacuees not to return to their homes until it is safe to do so. In some areas water is chest high and snakes and alligators have been sighted. Many communities that are still recovering from the devastation of hurricanes Laura and Delta just a year ago are now facing flooded homes yet again along with another lengthy recovery effort. Experts point to climate change as being partially responsible for the rapid strengthening that Ida underwent before making landfall. It’s important to remember that responding to a disaster of this size is a team effort and no single organization can do it alone — this is particularly true in this current environment. RED CROSS RESPONSE We’ll be working side-by-side with our partners to help people recover for weeks and months to come. Right now, we are focused on providing safe shelter, meals and comfort for people in need. Tuesday night, more than 2,100 people sought refuge 35 Red Cross and community shelters across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas. Some 580 trained Red Cross workers are on the ground now, and hundreds more volunteers are on the way to support relief efforts. With the help of partners, the Red Cross has already provided more than 17,000 meals and snacks and distributed 770 relief items. The Red Cross is working with partners to set up mobile kitchens capable of preparing tens of thousands of meals. And in the coming days, those meals will be loaded onto dozens of Red Cross emergency response vehicles and delivered to people in the hardest hit areas struggling to recover. Trained Red Cross volunteers are helping evacuees cope as they await news about whether they will have a home to return to. Volunteers are also replacing prescription medications, eyeglasses or critical medical equipment, like canes and wheelchairs, which were left behind in the rush to get to safety. Volunteers have already made more than 600 contacts providing emotional support, health services and spiritual care for people who’ve been evacuated. While we don’t typically serve hospitals in Louisiana, the Red Cross has provided 95 blood products to a hospital in Baton Rouge in the aftermath of Ida. We stand ready to support blood product needs in this challenging environment. FIND A SHELTER Anyone in the affected area that needs a safe place to stay should call 211, visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or download the free Red Cross Emergency app for shelter locations. You can also text LASHELTER to 898-211 or NOLAREADY to 77295. You can also check with local officials and monitor local news for information on where to find emergency shelter.
To help keep everybody safe, everyone in Red Cross emergency shelters is required to wear face coverings. In addition, we’re using health screenings, enhanced cleaning procedures and encouraging social distancing. We encourage people who plan to stay in a Red Cross shelter to bring prescription medications, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies, other comfort items and important documents. Don’t forget to bring any special items for children, such as diapers, formula and toys, or for family members who have unique needs. Red Cross shelters are open to everyone in need, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or citizenship status. All disaster assistance is free, and we don’t require people to show any kind of identification to enter a shelter — just their name and where they were living before the disaster. Make sure to include your pets as part of your emergency plan. The Red Cross is unable to welcome pets into our shelters for everyone’s safety. If you are evacuating with pets, please consider visiting RedRover.org to view their resource list of pet-friendly lodgings and tips. HOW YOU CAN HELP To help people affected by Hurricane Ida, visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS, or text the word IDA to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Your gift is a commitment to helping people in need, and every single donation matters. Financial donations enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster. GIVE BLOOD. While we do not typically serve hospitals in Louisiana, the Red Cross has provided 95 blood products to a hospital in Baton Rouge in the aftermath of Ida. Through our national inventory system, the Red Cross has the ability to move blood around the country to wherever and whenever it is needed most and we stand ready to support blood product needs in this challenging environment. The Red Cross urges individuals in unaffected areas of the country to make an appointment to give blood to ensure a sufficient blood supply remains available for patients. Schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor app, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733- 2767). VOLUNTEER If you have the time, you can make a significant impact as a Red Cross volunteer. Review our most urgently needed volunteer positions at redcross.org/volunteertoday.
SAFETY STEPS
If you evacuated, don't return home until local officials have declared that it is
safe to enter your community and you have the supplies you will need. If your
home was damaged by hurricane-force winds or flooding after the storm, it
should be carefully inspected and thoroughly cleaned.
• Avoid damaged or fallen power lines, poles, and downed wires. They can
electrocute you.
• Wear appropriate protective equipment including gloves, goggles and
boots.
• Clean and disinfect everything that got wet.
• When cleaning heavy debris, work with a partner. Make sure that you
have proper training before using equipment, such as chainsaws.
• Heart attacks are a leading cause of deaths after a hurricane. Be mindful
of overworking.
• Do not touch floodwaters because they may contain sewage, bacteria and
chemicals that can make you ill.
• When in doubt, throw it out! Throw out food that got wet or warm. Ask your
healthcare provider for guidance if you have refrigerated medicines that
got warm.
• Avoid drinking tap water until local officials say it is safe.
Evacuating:
• If local authorities advise you to evacuate, go right away.
• Bring your Go Kit.
• Follow evacuation routes and do not try to take shortcuts because they
may be blocked.
If you are using a generator, keep it dry and don’t use it in wet conditions.
• When inside your home, never use a generator, grill, camp stove or other
gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices. This also
applies to your garage, basement, crawlspace or any partially enclosed
area. Keep these devices outside away from doors, windows and vents,
which could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors.
• Operate the generator on a dry surface under an open canopy-like
structure, such as under a tarp held up by poles.
• Don’t touch a generator with wet hands.
• Turn the generator off and let it cool down before refueling. Gasoline
spilled on hot engine parts could catch fire.
• Plug appliances directly into the generator. Never plug a generator into a
wall outlet
To find important flooding or power outage steps, visit redcross.org.Most recent social media posts related to Hurricane Ida:
September 1, 2021 – Wilkes-Barre City residents. We're supporting a shelter for
residents evacuated due to flash flooding. The shelter is located at GAR
Memorial High School Gym, 250 South Grant Street Wilkes-Barre. If you’re in a
flood warned area, take immediate action
September 1, 2021 - There are reported tornados and multiple warnings along
the Southern PA / Northern Maryland line. This is not an isolated occurrence and
can occur anywhere in our area today. Please heed these warnings and be sure
you're prepared.
More info: https://rdcrss.org/2X8fnKL
September 1, 2021 - The Red Cross is supporting an evacuation site at the
Forest Hills High School, 535 Locust Street, Sidman, PA 15955
Residents downstream from the Wilmore Dam must take immediate action.
Please follow the guidance of local officials and evacuate now.
September 1, 2021 - Tropical Depression Ida has arrived here in Pennsylvania.
If you're in a flood watch or warn area - most of PA - there are steps you can and
should take right now.
* Listen to your local area radio, NOAA radio or TV stations for the latest
information and updates.
* Boil tap water until water sources have been declared safe.
* Avoid contact with floodwater. It may be contaminated with sewage or contain
dangerous insects or animals.
* Don’t use gas or electrical appliances that have been flooded.
* Dispose of any food that comes into contact with flood water .
* Stay out of areas subject to flooding. Underpasses, dips, low spots, canyons,
washes, etc. can become filled with water.
For more, redcross.org/floodsSeptember 1, 2021 - We are responding in Altoona (#BlairCounty / PA Mtns
Chapter) for an estimated 80 homes impacted by #flooding and subsequent
evacuations.
August 31, 2021 - Residents are being supported at the Blair County Convention
Center, 1 Convention Center Blvd, Altoona.
Many PA schools have closed in advance of the predicted rainfall &
flooding. This can create a confusing or scary scenario for children who
may not understand severe weather.
To help reassure them, the Red Cross offers Monster Guard, a mobile app
created that's designed specifically for ages 7-11. Follow Maya, Chad,
Olivia and all the monsters as they teach kids about how to prepare for
real-life emergencies-at home plus other environments-in a fun and
engaging game.
Available on iOS mobile and tablet devices.
Download Monster Guard at the link below or you can simply text
"MONSTER" to 90999
https://www.redcross.org/monster-guard.html
Shelter Information
To locate open shelters, please visit https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-
and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
Keystone Building
400 North St., 5th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 787-2838
https://www.penndot.gov
https://www.facebook.com/pennsylvaniadepartmentoftransportation
https://twitter.com/penndotnews
For information on current traffic closures, road conditions, and/or travel restrictions,
please visit https://www.511pa.com. To access this information by phone, call 5-1-1 if
you are calling from within Pennsylvania or (877) 511-7366 if you are calling from
outside Pennsylvania. (For instructions on navigating the phone system, please visit
https://www.511pa.com/NetworkCoverage/calling511.aspx.)Recent news releases related to Hurricane Ida:
Roads Closed Across the Region Due to Flooding – 6:00 PM
09/01/2021
Motorists are advised that the following state roadways across the region are
closed due to flooding and/or debris and they should use caution while traveling
today.
The following roadways will remain closed until the water recedes and debris can
be cleaned up and roadways can be checked for any damage.
Bedford County:
-Route 2029 (Rock Hill Church Road/South Breezewood Road/East Mattie Road)
from the intersection of West Mattie Road to the intersection of Line Road in East
Providence Township.
-Route 2007 (Big Creek Road) from the intersection of Route 26 (Clear Ridge
Road) in Mann Township to the intersection of Rock Hill Church Road in Monroe
Township.
-Route 1013 (Breezewood Road) from the intersection of Route 30 (Lincoln
Highway) to the intersection of Breezewood Road/Mountain Chapel Road in East
Providence Township.
-Route 1009 (Plank Road) at the intersection of Route 26 (Raystown Road) in
Hopewell Township.
-Route 1020 (Cypher Road) from the intersection of Cypher Road/Plank Road in
Hopewell Township to the intersection of Sandy Run Road in Broad Top
Township.
-Route 2013 (Cherry Lane/Cheneysville Road) from the intersection of Ragged
Mountain Road in Southampton Township to the intersection of Route 26 (Clear
Ridge Road) in Monroe Township.
-Route 96 from the intersection of Cove Road to the intersection of Tarwater
Road in Londonderry Township.
-Route 31 from the intersection of Route 96 (Shawnee Road) in Harrison
Township to the intersection of Route 96 (Hyndman Road) in Manns Choice
Borough.
-Route 1001 (Chalybeate Road/Imlertown Road/Sunnyside Road) from the
intersection of Messiah Church Road to the intersection of Willow Brook Lane in
Bedford Township.-Route 1014 (Briar Valley Road/Chalybeate Road) from the intersection of Belden Road to the intersection of Imlertown Road in Bedford Township. -Route 26 from the intersection of Route 36 (Woodbury Pike) in Hopewell Township to the intersection of Six Mile Run Road in Broad Top Township. -Route 4013 (Crissman Road) from the intersection of Route 96 (Courtland Road) to the intersection of Dunnings Creek Road in West St. Clair Township. -Route 4015 (Adams Run Road) from the intersection of Second Street to the intersection of Reynoldsdale Road in East St. Clair Township. Blair County: -Route 22 from the intersection of Frankstown Road/Reservoir Road in Frankstown Township to the intersection of Route 453 Birmingham Pike in Morris Township, Huntingdon County. -Route 4018 (Sabbath Rest Road/Lower Riggles Gap Road) from the intersection of Old Sixth Ave Road to the intersection of Grandview Road/Riggles Gap Road in Antis Township. -Route 1011 (Turkey Valley Road/Quarry Road/Beaver Dam Road/Scotch Valley Road) from the intersection of William Penn Highway to the intersection of Turkey Valley Road in Frankstown Township. -Route 1011 (Turkey Valley Road/Quarry Road/Beaver Dam Road/Scotch Valley Road) from the intersection of Koch Lane to the intersection of Middle Ridge Road in Frankstown Township. -Route 2007 (Reservoir Road) from the intersection of Frankstown Road/William Penn Highway to the intersection of West Loop Road in Frankstown Township. -Route 2020 (Royer Mountain Road/Locke Mountain Road) from the intersection of Sandbank Road to the intersection of Reservoir Road in Frankstown Township. -Route 866 from the intersection of Short Cut Road in Woodbury Township to the intersection of First Street/High Street in Williamsburg Borough. -Route 1001 (Plank Road) north bound right lane from the intersection of Goods Lane/Orchard Ave. in Logan Township to the intersection of Union Ave./Frankstown Road in the City of Altoona. -Route 2022 (Juniata Valley Road) from the intersection of Upper Reese Road to the intersection go William Penn Highway in Frankstown Township. Cambria County:
-Route 1023 (St Augustine Road/Fiske Road) rom the intersection of Marina Road in White Township to the intersection of Route 53 (Glendale Valley Road) in Reade Township. -Route 1009 (Dutch Road) from the intersection of Krug Road in Allegheny Township to the intersection of Farabaugh Road in East Carroll Township. -Route 160 from the intersection of Whiskey Springs Road to the intersection of Fieldstone Ave. In Summerhill Borough. -Route 53 from the US 219 North Exit in Ebensburg to the intersection of Route 164 (Main Street) in Portage Borough. -Route 4005 (Highland Ave/Colver Road) from the intersection of Municipal Road to the intersection of Gresh Road in Cambria Township. -Route 160 from the intersection of Mount Airy Drive to the intersection of Center Street/Oak Ridge Drive in Adams Township. -Route 2013 (Center Street/Wilmore Road) from the intersection of Howells Hill Road to the intersection of Route 22 in Cambria Township. -Route 1006 (Syberton Road) from the intersection of Saint Mary Street in Loretto Borough to the intersection of Route 53 (Gallitzin Road) in Gallitzin Township. -Route 53 from the intersection of Amsbry Road in Gallitzin Township to the intersection of Liberty Ave. in Ashville Borough. Fulton County: -Route 915 from the intersection of Wells Valley Road to the intersection of Metzler Road/Tannery Road in Wells Township. -Route 4008 (Dublin Mills Road) from the intersection of Millers Road to the intersection of Selea Hollow Road in Taylor Township. -Route 655 from the intersection of Appleby Road to the intersection of N. Madden Road in Taylor Township. -Route 4013 (Wells Valley Road) from the intersection of Route 915 (North Valley Road) to the intersection of New Grenada Highway in Wells Township. -Route 655 from the intersection of Timber Ridge Road in Licking Creek Township to the intersection of Railroad Street in Taylor Township.
Huntingdon County: -Route 3039 (Hartslog Valley Road) from the intersection of Route 26 (Raystown Road) to the intersection of Williamsburg Mountain Road in Porter Township. -Route 994 from the intersection of Waterfall Road in Clay Township to the intersection of Church Street/Hudson Street in Three Springs Borough. -Route 994 from the intersection of Route 747 (Church Street) in Three Springs Borough to the intersection of Spring Creek Road in Cromwell Township. -Route 994 from the intersection of Martins Lane to the intersection of Cooks Road in Todd Township. -Route 3025 (Sugar Run Road) at the intersection of Barnett Drive. -Route 3027 (Beavertown Road) from the intersection of Sugar Run Road to the intersection New Fording Road in Todd Township. -Route 3019 (Seminary St/Cooks Rd) from the intersection of Bollinger Road in Todd Township to the intersection of Route 994 (Old Plank Road) in Wood Township. -Route 2004 (Meadow Gap Road) from the intersection of Route 994 (Huston Street) in Clay Township to the Intersection of Route 475 (Maddensville Pike) in Springfield Township. -Route 1007 (Front Mountain Road) from the intersection of Route 655 (Big Valley Pike) to the intersection of Metztown Road in Brady Township. -Route 1017 (Martin Gap Road) from the intersection of Toner Camp Road to the intersection of Old Town Road in Miller Township. -Route 3035 (Fairgrounds Road) from the intersection of Station Road in Walker Township to the intersection of Fairgrounds Access Road in Smithfield Township. -Route 4003 (Diamond Valley Road/Brookside Road) from the intersection of Diamond Valley Road to the intersection of Bethel Road in Logan Township. -Route 3004 (Dogtown Road) from the intersection of Shy Beaver Road to the intersection of Raystown Road in Hopewell Township. -Route 655 from the intersection of Shore Valley Road to Fording Road in Clay Township. -Route 2010 (Allison Road) from the intersection of Shade Valley Road to the intersection of Tuscarora Creek Road in Tell Township.
-Route 4009 (Diamond Valley Road/Bethel Road) from the intersection of Route 4002/Route 4009 in Logan Township to the intersection of Sneath Road in West Township. -Route 1008 (Myton Road) from the intersection of 305 (Shavers Creek Road) to the intersection of Hughes Road in West Township. -Route 3043 (Snyder Run Road) from the intersection of Snyder Run Road in Juniata Township to the intersection of Henderson Overlook in Smithfield Township. -Route 1004 (Sharpsburg Road) from the intersection of Route 655 (Big Valley Pike) to the intersection of Sharpsburg Road in Brady Township. -Route 1019 (East Branch Road) from the intersection of Weiler Road to the intersection of Route 305 (Greenwood Road) in Jackson Township. -Route 1005 (Mill Creek Hollow Road) from the intersection of Mill Creek Hollow Road in Brady Township to the intersection of Stone Creek Ridge Road in Miller Township. Somerset County: -Route 2005 (Matlick Road) from the intersection of Mount Davis Road in Summit Township to the intersection of Mount Davis Road in Elk Lick Township. PennDOT urges motorists to be alert to water on roadways, obey warning signs and traffic control devices, and never drive through flooding or standing water on roads. Shallow, swiftly flowing water can wash a car from a roadway. Also, the roadbed may not be intact under the water. Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website. Subscribe to Penndot news in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset Counties at www.penndot.gov/District9.
District 11 Road Closures Due to Flooding, Downed Utilities – 5 P.M.
Update
09/01/2021
Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT is advising motorists that portions of the following
state roadways are closed or restricted due to flooding or downed trees and
utilities:
Allegheny County
Kittanning Pike (Route 1003) in O’Hara Township from Mary Street to
Sharpsburg Borough is closed due to flooding
Plum Street (Route 2080) in Oakmont Borough between 6th Street and Dark
Hollow Road is closed due to flooding
Geyer Road (Route 4002) between Mt. Troy Road in Reserve Township and
Babcock Boulevard in Shaler Township is closed due to flooding
Snowden Road (Route 3015) in South Park Township is reduced to a single-lane
controlled by stop signs between Connor Drive and Piney Fork Road due to
debris on the roadway
McLaughlin Run Road (Route 3004) between Bower Hill Road in Bridgeville
Borough and Route 19 in Upper St. Clair Township due to mudslides and debris
on the roadway
Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including
color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com.
511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay
warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than
1,000 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android
devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional twitter alerts accessible on the
511PA website.
To review all news releases, please visit https://www.penndot.gov/Pages/News.aspx.Most recent social media posts related to Hurricane Ida:
September 1, 2021 - In response to heavy rains resulting from the remnants
Hurricane Ida, we have reduced speeds to 55 miles per hour on the following
interstates:
Interstate 80 between Interstate 99 and the New Jersey border
Interstate 81 between Route 39 and Interstate 80
Details: https://www.penndot.gov/pages/all-news-details.aspx…
As the storm progresses, please continue to check 511PA.com for the most up-
to-date information on restrictions and road closures.
Avoid unnecessary travel if possible. Anyone planning to travel should closely
monitor weather conditions along travel routes.
United Way/211 Information and Referrals Lines
These information and referral lines may know of additional resources currently
providing assistance, such as food pantries, clothing closets, emergency shelters, and
agencies offering financial assistance. Please call and provide your zip code and
demographic information in order to receive referrals.
United Way of Pennsylvania
20 Erford Rd., Suite 215
Lemoyne, PA 17043
https://www.uwp.org/programs/2-1-1
Call 2-1-1
South Centra PA (717) 652-4987
Southwest PA (888) 553-5778
NATIONAL RESOURCES:
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)
500 C Street SW
Washington, DC 20472
(800) 621-3362
http://www.fema.gov
Please visit the website and click on “Disaster Declarations”. If a disaster is declared,
please call to apply for assistance by phone, or visit http://www.fema.gov/apply-
assistance to apply online.DISASTERASSISTANCE.GOV https://www.disasterassistance.gov Offers information about local resources for disasters, including: FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs), Red Cross, food, shelter, state emergency management agencies, and hospital locators. To determine if individual disaster assistance is available through FEMA, please visit the website and enter the address. To locate your local state emergency management agency for disaster information and updates, please visit http://www.fema.gov/emergency-management-agencies AMERICAN RED CROSS NATIONAL National Headquarters 2025 East Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 (202) 303-4498 or (800) 733-2767 http://www.redcross.org Please call or visit the website to locate your local chapter and open shelters. AMERICAN RED CROSS SAFE AND WELL LIST https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php Residents affected can notify their friends and family that they are safe by visiting the website and selecting “List Myself as Safe and Well.” Individuals can also search for loved ones by selecting “Search Registrants.” NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Weather alerts by state are available at http://www.weather.gov/alerts. THE WEATHER CHANNEL Local forecasts and severe weather alerts, available at http://www.weather.com. NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo SAFE TRAVEL USA http://www.safetravelusa.com
Free Help Line Optum, a leading health and behavioral health services company, is offering a free emotional-support help line. The toll-free number, 866-342-6892, will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for as long as necessary. The service is free of charge and open to anyone. Specially trained Optum mental health specialists help people manage their stress and anxiety so they can continue to address their everyday needs. Callers may also receive referrals to community resources to help them with specific concerns, including financial and legal matters. Along with the toll-free help line, emotional-support resources and information are available online at https://www.liveandworkwell.com.
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