Sullivan County Dept. of Emergency Services

05/19/2026

04/13/2026

Happy Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! 🎧🆘💛

We celebrate Pennsylvania's dedicated 911 telecommunicators who answer our calls for help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Thank you for your service and dedication. Pennsylvania is a safer place because of you. — with Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

04/10/2026

This afternoon, winners were drawn for the Sullivan County EMS Council's 'Get Ready for Spring' Raffle.

Winners are as follows:
1st Prize, 6-Piece Wicker Patio Conversation Set: Ashley Shettle

2nd Prize, VIZIO 4K Limited Edition UHD 50" Smart TV: Vicki Peterman

3rd Prize, Gase One 28" Propane Gas Fire Pit Table: Ken Jacoby

Congratulations! An EMS Council member will be in contact with each winner.
The Sullivan County EMS Council thanks all who participated in this fundraising event. Your support is greatly appreciated.

04/08/2026

The Sullivan County Department of Emergency Services is looking for contact information from local community and volunteer groups interested in helping develop a pre-disaster plan for Emergency Food and Shelter.

When disasters strike, many local groups are ready to assist those in need. While we recognize the contributions of food pantries and government facilities, we are specifically seeking contact information from church groups, legions, and community organizations, as well as potential shelter locations throughout Sullivan County, from Shunk to Lopez, Colley to Muncy Valley, and everywhere in between.

We need individuals and groups that can provide manpower, logistics, food storage, preparation locations, volunteer management, donation management, and shelter options. Your input will be invaluable in creating effective solutions.

Responding to this message does not lock you into a commitment, but working together will make the effort easier for everyone involved. We want to understand the resources available in our county and how we can support those affected during a disaster.

For more information, please contact Jason Dickinson, Director of the Sullivan County Department of Emergency Services, at 570-946-5010 or [email protected]."

04/02/2026

Upcoming Training:

HazMat Awareness Course: Sunday, May 3rd.

HazMat Operations Course: Date TBD

03/25/2026

Sullivan County residents that use Wyalusing/New Albany road for your commute. The bridge that crosses the Susquehanna River is currently closed. No estimated time on when the bridge will reopen as of 8:00PM 3/24/26. It is suggested to find an alternate route until the bridge can be inspected. Please pass the word to anyone that may be using this route for their commute.

19:30 Update:

Due to multiple support beams being struck, the bridge will remain closed overnight pending an evaluation by PennDOT inspection teams, who will assess the structural integrity of the bridge tomorrow. The duration of the closure is unknown at this time. Additional information will be provided following PennDOT’s inspection.

The Wyalusing New Albany Road is currently shut down at the bridge due to an accident. The bridge will be closed for an unknown duration. PennDot has requested complete closure due to unknown extent of structural damage. Please use an alternative route for the time being.

01/25/2026

01/25/2026

Plow trucks are out in full force within Sullivan County. We are at the point where the rate of snow per hour is exceeding the pace that our great PennDOT, Municipal and private plow truck operators can keep up.
In a briefing our office received we were notified that US Route 220 is in a TIER 4: Full Commercial Vehicle Restriction (Please see attachments for clarification.) We don't have any other information than what is currently provided in the attachments.
We ask that you stay off the roads unless it is an emergency and allow our plow truck operators time to get the roads clear.

01/23/2026

*Weather update for Sullivan County*
The state of Pennsylvania will be experiencing a significant winter weather event on Sunday 1/25/26.
To keep everyone safe, we strongly discourage any traveling during this storm as roads could become impassible.
We encourage stocking up on supplies: food, water, medications, fuel (generators, snow blowers, home heating...) before the storm hits.
You should have a charged cell phone in case of emergency ( in case of extended power outages)
Also, while out shoveling you should: let someone know that you are outside shoveling, dress in loose fitting layers, take frequent breaks, try pushing snow to save energy. You SHOULD NOT only lift snow and don't forget to hydrate.

12/29/2025

**UPDATE**

12:00 PM Update: Route 220 is now open in Sullivan and Lycoming Counties.

Attention motorists: Route 220 is closed in both directions between Route 42 in Davidson Township, Sullivan County, and Route 405 in Hughesville Borough, Lycoming County. This closure is due to a downed tree and utility lines, located two miles south of Glen Mawr.

A detour using route 405, Route 118 and Route 42 is in place.

Please be alert, reduce your speed, expect delays, and drive with caution.