Cumberland County Declares Disaster Emergency

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2011

MEDIA CONTACT: Megan Silverstrim
717.218.2804


Cumberland County Declares a Disaster Emergency

Cumberland County, PA- The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners has signed a Disaster Emergency Declaration for Cumberland County. This declaration is pursuant to the provisions of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Services Code.

This declaration authorizes the Cumberland County Emergency Management Coordinator to take all appropriate actions needed to effectively mitigate and respond to the current disaster situation. This declaration also allows Cumberland County Officials to purchase needed supplies, employ temporary workers and enter into contracts and agreements with vendors without the “time- consuming procedures and formalities normally prescribed by law”.

Cumberland County is experiencing historic flooding as the Susquehanna continues to rise as the result of excessive rain from Tropical Depression Lee. Several municipalities including East Pennsboro Township, New Cumberland Borough and Silver Spring Township have recommended evacuations of residents living in and around the river and local creeks. Stay tuned to media reports for continued weather and flooding updates as well as shelter information. Cumberland County Department of Public Safety will also be posting updates via Facebook (www.facebook.com/cumberlandcountydps) and Twitter (ccpa_net_dps911).


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