It’s September, which means… It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Ok, so maybe National Preparedness Month (NPM) wasn’t what Andy Williams was signing about, but it is what we’re talking about this month! NPM is a nationwide initiative that aims to promote personal, home, community and business disaster preparedness! Try as we might, we can never stress enough how important preparedness is! The impact a disaster has on you, your family and your workplace can be diminished significantly with even a small amount of preparedness. Not sure what you need to do to prepare? We’ve got you covered! We’ll be spending the month posting important tips that will get you, friends, family, co-workers and neighbors disaster ready! We encourage you to engage in the discussion all month, ask us questions and help spread the preparedness message! The fun begins today! Happy National Preparedness Month…GET A KIT, MAKE A PLAN, BE INFORMED!
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Thursday, August 23, 2012
PennDOT Traffic Advisory- August 25, 2012
PennDOT Traffic Advisory
Aug. 22, 2012
PennDOT to Remove Bridge over I-83 Near Harrisburg, Aug. 25I-83 to be Detoured through Lemoyne Saturday Night into Sunday
Harrisburg – PennDOT District 8 today announced that on Aug. 25 crews will begin to remove the bridge that originally carried Lowther Street over Interstate 83 in Lemoyne Borough, Cumberland County. A temporary structure was set in place on July 21 to carry Lowther Street over I-83 while the existing bridge is demolished and a new bridge is built.
Harrisburg – PennDOT District 8 today announced that on Aug. 25 crews will begin to remove the bridge that originally carried Lowther Street over Interstate 83 in Lemoyne Borough, Cumberland County. A temporary structure was set in place on July 21 to carry Lowther Street over I-83 while the existing bridge is demolished and a new bridge is built.
This work is part of a nearly $8 million contract that was awarded March 28 to Susquehanna Valley Construction Corporation of New Cumberland, Cumberland County, and includes: installation of a temporary bridge, removal of the existing Lowther Street bridge, and construction of a new two-span bridge large enough to accommodate four lanes of mainline I-83 as well as three ramps underneath with 20-feet 10-inches of vertical under clearance.
PennDOT advises motorists traveling I-83 and Route 581 in Lemoyne that Aug. 25, weather permitting, they will first encounter a traffic shift and single-lane restrictions in each direction after 9 p.m. followed by a six-hour overnight detour starting around 11 p.m. as crews begin removal of the Lowther Street bridge over I-83. The detour will be in place until 5 a.m. the following morning. However single-lane restrictions may remain in place until 6 a.m. for the removal of barricades and signs.
I-83 North will be directed off at Brandt Avenue, turn right onto Lowther Street through Lemoyne back to I-83 North. I-83 North traffic headed to Route 581 West will also follow Brandt Avenue to Lowther Street and continue on I-83 North across the Susquehanna River into Harrisburg and be directed off at Exit 44-A for 13th Street to I-83 South back across the Susquehanna River to Route 581 West.
I-83 South will be directed off at Exit 42 for Lemoyne, follow Lowther Street over the interstate, turn left at 10th Street and back to I-83 South.
Route 581 East traffic headed to I-83 South will be directed to I-83 North to Exit 41-B for Highland Park, turn right onto Lowther Street through Lemoyne over the interstate and turn left at 10th Street to I-83 South.
Throughout the course of construction it will be necessary to detour I-83 traffic on five occasions: to set the temporary structure, to demolish the existing bridge, twice to set new bridge beams, and finally to remove the temporary structure. PennDOT will issue travel advisories when this work is scheduled.
The existing single-span concrete bridge that carries Lowther Street over I-83 was built in 1952 and is considered functionally obsolete. This structure is a major contributing factor to the bottleneck on I-83 North approaching the City of Harrisburg and Route 581 West. I-83 cannot be widened until this structure is removed.
Once the original structure is demolished a new bridge will be constructed over I-83.
The existing single-span concrete bridge that carries Lowther Street over I-83 was built in 1952 and is considered functionally obsolete. This structure is a major contributing factor to the bottleneck on I-83 North approaching the City of Harrisburg and Route 581 West. I-83 cannot be widened until this structure is removed.
Once the original structure is demolished a new bridge will be constructed over I-83.
PennDOT expects work on the new Lowther Street bridge to be completed by the end of May 2013.
For more information on the Lowther Street bridge replacement project over I-83 in Lemoyne go to www.penndot8.com.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Preparedness Month Proclamation
August 20, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Megan Silverstrim, Cumberland County
717.218.2900
Cumberland County Proclaims Preparedness Month
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania– Cumberland County Board of Commissioner proclaimed September as Preparedness Month in the county during their regular meeting today. This is Cumberland County’s 6th year participating in this nationwide initiative that promotes personal, home and disaster preparedness.
The Cumberland County Department of Public Safety (DPS) will spend September presenting various disaster preparedness programs to groups around the county as well as providing preparedness tips and statistics on their various social media sites. This year DPS will also be hosting it’s first ever Disaster Chef Cook-Off on September 14th at their facility. Disaster Chef’s will work to prepare a culinary delight using only preselected non-perishable items. Chef’s will also only be allowed to use a gas grill for cooking purposes, as there are no ovens, stove tops and microwaves during disasters! Their dishes will then be put to the test by a panel of judges who will crown a Cumberland County Disaster Chef 2012. Community members and first responders are invited to attend and watch the cook-off.
National Preparedness Month is sponsored by the Ready Campaign, a Homeland Security initiative. For more information on this program visit www.ready.gov. For more information on Cumberland County’s preparedness efforts visit www.ccpa.net.
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Monday, August 6, 2012
Disaster Chef Cook-Off
National Preparedness Month (September) is right around the corner and we have some exciting stuff planned. This year we will be hosting our first ever Disaster Chef Cook-Off! There’s no reason you can’t eat well during a disaster and our Disaster Chef’s will try prove it! Each chef will be given a list of non-perishable ingredients to work with and will prepare a meal that will be taste tested by a select panel of judges! The winner will be crowned the 2012 Cumberland County Disaster Chef!
Over the coming weeks we will need your help in preparing the list of ingredients! We will be taking to Twitter and Facebook to get your feedback on the list, so feel free to join the fun and we hope to see you at the cook-off on September 14th!
Stay Tuned!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Exelon Generation TMI Information
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TMI Responds to Monitoring Well Sample
Londonderry Twp., PA- (July 25, 2012) Chemistry technicians at Three Mile Island Nuclear
Generating Station have found a slightly elevated level of tritium in one monitoring well on
the site near the plant structure. This level is contained onsite, poses no health or safety
risks, and is located in an area where groundwater is re-circulated back into the plant.
The monitoring well is one of 55 on the island that samples groundwater. All groundwater in
the area of the monitoring well is captured by industrial wells that pump the water back into
the plant where it is used for non-potable purposes throughout the facility.
The slightly elevated level was identified in a monitoring well sample and confirmed by an
independent laboratory. Subsequent samples show declining concentrations. Tritiated water
at Three Mile Island is stored in tanks and carried by pipes. A team of technical and
environmental experts is working to track down the source.
“TMI’s groundwater monitoring program is very comprehensive and it worked exactly as
intended,” said Rick Libra, TMI Site Vice President. “We identified this one sample quickly
and we’re working hard to find the source and keep our stakeholders informed.”
Three Mile Island has a comprehensive radiological monitoring program that includes 55
wells and five additional sampling stations. No unusual levels of tritium have been found in
the other wells or stations. Local and state officials and the NRC have been notified.
Tritium occurs naturally in the environment, can be found at very low levels in nearly all
water sources and is among the weakest of all radionuclides. It is produced in greater
concentrations in commercial nuclear reactors and is monitored carefully under industrywide
programs. Tritium eventually breaks down into helium, the same gas used to fill
balloons.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
HOT WEATHER SAFETY TIPS
Extreme heat happens when temperatures are much hotter and/or there is more humidity than normal. The following tips and links will help you and your loved ones stay safe during dangerous heat waves.
• Stay indoors in air conditioning as much as possible.
• Drink plenty of water during the day – don’t wait until you are thirsty!
• Outdoor workers should drink between two and four cups of water every hour while working.
• Avoid drinks with caffeine, alcohol or large amounts of sugar.
• Limit your outdoor activity to mornings and evenings and rest often in the shade.
• Wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothing, a hat, sunglasses and an SPF15 or higher sunscreen.
• Check on those who may be more at-risk from high temperatures like:
o Infants and young children
o People aged 65 or older
o People with chronic medical conditions
• Never leave your children or pets in a vehicle.
• Know the following symptoms of heat stroke, a life-threatening, heat-related illness:
o An extremely high body temperature (above 103°F)
o Red, hot and dry skin (no sweating)
o Rapid, strong pulse
o Throbbing headache
o Dizziness
o Nausea
o Confusion
o Unconsciousness
• If you think someone has heat stroke:
o Call for emergency medical attention
o Get the victim to a shady area
o Cool the person rapidly (put them in a tub of cool water, place them in a cool shower, spray them with a garden hose, sponge them with cool water, etc.)
o Do not give the victim any fluids (like water) to drink
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• Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion:
o Heavy sweating
o Paleness (skin is a lighter color than normal)
o Muscle cramps
o Weakness
o Dizziness
o Headache
o Nausea or vomiting
o Fainting
• Help the victim cool off and seek medical attention if:
o Symptoms are severe
o Symptoms last more than one hour
o The victim has heart problems or high blood pressure
* If you do not have air conditioning at home, consider visiting public facilities that do have air conditioning to cool off for a few hours (libraries, malls, community centers)
Thursday, May 24, 2012
DPS Trainer Recieves National Recognition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Megan Silverstrim, Cumberland County
717.218.2913
Cumberland County Emergency Services Training Awarded National Certification
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania– The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners recognized Michele Parsons today during their regular meeting. Parsons is the Cumberland County Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Emergency Services Training Coordinator. Parsons was recently recognized as a Bronze Level Trainer by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP). This is Parsons third time receiving this award.
To be eligible for this recognition first responders must become Indirect Authorized Trainers (IAT) for the CDP and complete an intense Train-the-Trainer course. Upon completion of this program, responders return to their local jurisdictions in an effort to deliver a higher standard of training to area first responders. The Bronze Level IAT recognition is awarded to trainers who deliver 10-14 courses that meet IAT training criteria within the federal fiscal year.
DPS facilitates and advertises hundreds of first responder courses each year. DPS also conducts and participates in several dozen exercises each year as well. For more information on the DPS training program visit www.ccpa.net/publicsafety
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