Columbia County EMA

Columbia County EMA Our website http://ema.columbiapa.org/ is the official source of Columbia County EMA information. " Informed people make better decisions.

Please note: This page is NOT monitored 24/7 and should NOT be used for emergencies. "
Columbia County Emergency Management Agency in eastern central Pennsylvania focuses on community outreach & connections. We like to stay connected and help keep people informed, but, especially during emergencies, exercises, or planning meetings, it can be difficult for us to keep up with real-time social media

interaction. Your patience and support are appreciated! Direct contact information for EMA personnel may be found on the Contact Us page of our web site at http://ema.columbiapa.org/

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National Weather Service Briefing:
08/27/2026

National Weather Service Briefing:

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BRIEFING:
08/10/2026

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BRIEFING:

08/10/2026

Layers!! S'mores have layers. Emergency management has layers. 🍫🔥😋

08/07/2026

WEATHER ALERT: Flash Flood warning until 5:00 PM for Southeastern Columbia County:

The National Weather Service in State College has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Columbia County in central Pennsylvania...
Southeastern Northumberland County in central Pennsylvania...
West Central Schuylkill County in central Pennsylvania...
North Central Dauphin County in south central Pennsylvania...
* Until 500 PM EDT.
* At 153 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Berwick, Shamokin, Mount Carmel, Kulpmont, Elysburg,
Fairview-Ferndale, Trevorton, Lykens, Catawissa, Marshallton,
Mifflinville, Almedia, Aristes, Numidia, Wilburton Number One,
Locustdale and Slabtown.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

07/31/2026

Department of Health to Distribute Free KI Tablets Near Nuclear Power Plants

Columbia County KI Pickup Location: Susquehanna Steam Electric StationBerwick City Hall 1800 N. Market St., Berwick, PA ...
07/30/2026

Columbia County KI Pickup Location:

Susquehanna Steam Electric Station
Berwick City Hall
1800 N. Market St., Berwick, PA 18603
Times: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Pennsylvania Department of Health:
KI is safe for people of all ages, including infants and children, individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and people taking most types of thyroid medication. Anyone with concerns or with a known iodine allergy should consult their health care provider.
Schools, businesses, and institutions within 10 miles of a nuclear power plant facility can coordinate bulk pickups with their local public health partners.
Those who cannot attend this distribution event can still obtain KI year-round at county and municipal health departments, State Health Centers serving these areas, or by calling the Department of Health at 1-877-PA-HEALTH.
For more information on potassium iodide and how to stay safe during a radiological event, please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Health website.

07/25/2026

NOTICE: WATER MAIN BREAK

PennDOT Notice:
07/23/2026

PennDOT Notice:

NWS Briefing:
07/21/2026

NWS Briefing:

National Weather Service Briefing:
07/09/2026

National Weather Service Briefing:

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Bloomsburg, PA
17815

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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