Manheim Township EMA

Providing communications response in the event of an emergency or crisis, as well as for emergency public education.

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FEMA will be conducting a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System on all radio and TV stations at 2:20 pm Wed Aug 7. This will NOT involve any testing of the cell phone Wireless Emergency Alerts.

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Feel some shaking a few minutes ago? 4.4 earthquake in Delaware near Dover (initial report)

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Severe thunderstorm watch until 9pm. Storms are currently near I-81 west of Harrisburg. When thunder roars go indoors.

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Start updating the contacts in your cell phones and any stored number buttons on land line phones now. Older family/friends may need help.

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On August 26, you will need to include area code 717 when dialing any number in the 717 area code. All 10 digits. 717-569-xxxx.

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Risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon. Most likely 2-5pm. When thunder roars, go indoors.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch now in effect until 8pm. Scattered damaging wind guts to 70 mph likely. Hail and a tornado also possible.

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A 2.7 magnitude earthquake occurred at 4:49 pm just south of Conestoga in Lancaster County

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Over 10,000 people are treated in hospital emergency rooms every year for injuries associated with fireworks #FireworkSafety

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Severe thunderstorms approaching. Frequent lightning, heavy downpours with flash flooding, winds over 60 mph and hail > 1" possible.

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Thunderstorms with lightning and heavy rain approaching. Do not try to drive through flooded roadways.

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Tornado Watch until 10 pm. Stay tuned to weather sources. Take shelter on the lower floor of a sturdy structure if Tornado Warning is issued

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Rain with occasional lightning will be moving thru the area in the next hour or so. When thunder roars, go indoors.

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Severe Weather Awareness Week - can you receive Tornado Warnings on your cell phone? Wireless Emergency Alerts - http://t.co/caHItH44UL

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Winter Weather Advisory for Wed. 2-4" possible starting after 10 am. Plan for messy evening commute. Use caution and allow for extra time!

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Winter Weather Advisory overnight and into Monday morning. Freezing rain likely for morning commute. Use caution and allow for extra time!

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NWS State College's latest forecast calls for 1-4" of snow, arriving for the morning rush. With cold temps, snow will stick. Be careful!

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Winter Weather Advisory issued beginning 7pm tonight. Sleet and freezing rain possible tonight and may linger for the morning commute.

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Preparing makes sense for people with access and functional needs. View this video for tips: http://t.co/ndd7GOivYz #NatlPrep

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Take time with seniors to make an emergency plan. Print this plan: http://t.co/95cGKfSzkP #NatlPrep