Emergency Management

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Today’s Fire Danger Rating: 

ACTIVE FIRE IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY/MICHAUX STATE FOREST

Dear South Mountain Region Friends and Partners,

Update 4/25/25 at 11:30AM.

We are writing to request your help responding as a community to the wildfires in Michaux State Forest. The Hammonds Rock and Thompson Hollow fires are still active and evolving. Containing the fires is difficult and high risk weather conditions for fire spread are expected throughout the day. Right now, the focus is on helping first responders, Michaux State Forest staff, and Parks staff.

Please help to lend a hand. Here is what you can do:

  • Please share this information with your network. Most critically, advise your communities to avoid the areas of Michaux State Forest north of Rt 30, Kings Gap and Pine Grove State Park, and roads surrounding the area.
  • Support our First-Responders: Needs vary based on each Fire Department, but consider support through monetary donations or non-perishable items like Gatorade, snacks, and water at stations.

The situation is rapidly evolving. Here are some resources to stay up to date on the fires.

Thank you for your assistance communicating these key messages.

Sincerely,

The South Mountain Partnership Team (Katie Hess, Julia Chain and Tyler Semder)

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Please click the link below to for information on Volunteer opportunities in your community and sign up today!

Franklin Township Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is seeking interest in holding a class in the near future.  If you’re interested, please follow the link below (highlighted) and complete the form.  CERT is a great way to assist your community during disasters, while also improving your personal emergency preparedness.  Below is a brief description of the course – please feel free to share!

This program is a FREE 24-hour certified course. All hours are required for certification. This class is all in person with no virtual component. No dates have been set, as we are determining how big of a class we would have based on your interest.

In this program you will learn skills such as:

  • Disaster Preparedness

  • Damage Assessment

  • Basic Fire Suppression

  • Basic First Aid

  • Basic Rescue Techniques

  • Basic Search & Rescue

  • Basic Traffic Control

  • Animals in Disaster

  • Incident Command System (ICS)

  • And more!

  • Please reach out to Chief Stoner if you have any questions.  His contact is below.

    Franklin Twp. CERT (CERT TEAM 203), 150 Century Lane, Dillsburg, PA 17019

    717-461-5411 – CHIEF

    717-514-1063 – EMC

    [email protected]@FranklinTwpCERT

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The following are excerpts from the December 14, 2000, work session that took place with the Board of Supervisors. If either of the following paragraphs applies to you, we would appreciate you contacting the Township. You may reach us by e-mail at: [email protected] or by calling us at (717) 432-3773.

List of Non-Ambulatory Residents:

It was felt that it would be helpful to have a list of those residents that would require special assistance in the event of an emergency. This would include those with major medical concerns, home oxygen, hearing or vision impairment, wheelchair or walker use, etc. By having a list prior to an emergency, the EMA would be able to direct extra help to those in need.

Residents with equipment/skills:

Additional information that would be helpful to know in advance of an/during an emergency would be knowing what residents might have generators, tractors, ATV’s and snowmobiles. Also, any particular skills that people might have for their occupations such as Doctors, Nurses, EMTs, Police Officers, etc.