EMA

What is Emergency Management?

 Emergency management involves planning for, and dealing with all types of emergencies that may occur in the township and surrounding areas. These may include natural disasters such as fires, floods, snowstorms, hurricanes, tornados and earthquakes as well as man-made or technological events such as hazardous materials releases, power outages and even acts of terrorism.

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Emergency Management Coordinator

It is the job of the township’s Emergency Management Coordinator, working cooperatively with the various emergency service agencies, to minimize the potential loss of life and property damage through proper planning and response to emergencies. For this reason, all municipalities in the Commonwealth are required to have in place a comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). The Emergency Management Agencies of Chestnuthill, Ross Township, Polk Township and Eldred Township have developed a joint EOP for the West End of Monroe County. All four municipalities have  entered into written agreements to provide aid to one another in times of crisis. You can contact the Emergency Management Coordinator with the information below: 

Eric Hoffman 
Phone: 570-992-7247
In Case Of An Emergency:
Dial 911