Mount Joy Borough Emergency Management

Mount Joy Borough Emergency Management EMA supports the Borough, Fire, Police and other response assets in an information and resource management role. C.S. Section 7101.

EMA executes this mission from inside the EOC and may staff the EOC on a 24 hour basis during serious events. Emergency Management Agency (EMA)

What is It?

-The local level Emergency Management Agency (EMS) is a requirement of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Services Code 35 PA. It directs and authorizes every political subdivision to have an emergency management program that includes trai

ned Emergency Management Coordinator’s (EMC’s), an Emergency Management Operations Plan (EOP), and a functioning Emergency Operations Center (EOC) with a trained support staff. How Does EMA Operate?

-EMA supports the Borough, Fire, Police and other response assets in an information and resource management role. EMA executes this mission from inside the EOC and may staff the EOC on a 24 hour basis during a serious event like Tropical Storm Lee or Hurricane Sandy. EMA mobilizes in a limited capacity for Borough events like the Memorial Day Parade and the Taste of Mount Joy Car Show. Capabilities:

-Emergency Management is defined as the judicious planning, assignment and coordination of all available resources in an integrated program of prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery for emergencies of any kind, whether from attack, man-made or natural cause. Training:

-Training for Volunteer EMC’s and Volunteer EOC Support Staff is provided at no cost via DHS/FEMA on line computer based instruction and short classes in the local area. EMC’s meet monthly and Support Staff meet quarterly for a training period of about two hours. Those who complete the basic EMA training courses and attend training meetings will be certified by The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency as EMA Support Staff and will be issued Mount Joy EMA identification. Planning:

-Our goals are to validate and maintain the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), refine, and staff the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), plan and train in precautionary measures, and participate in drills and exercises to validate and test our plans to insure a “Ready Mount Joy.”

What Experience do I Need?

-None-All training is provided at no cost to you. Telephone conversational ability, radio skills and basic computer skills are a plus but not required. All you need is the desire to volunteer a few hours of your time for the betterment of your community. How Can I Get Involved?

-Send a short email to [email protected]

05/13/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 13, 2026MEDIA CONTACT: Mike Crochunis 717-418-5017, mcrochunis@pa.gov Nighttime Milling and Pav...
05/13/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2026

MEDIA CONTACT: Mike Crochunis 717-418-5017, [email protected]

Nighttime Milling and Paving Planned May 20-21 on WB Route 283 near Mt. Joy in Lancaster County

Expect lane restrictions, delays during work hours

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a nighttime milling and paving operation on westbound Route 283 near Mt. Joy Borough in Lancaster County, is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, and Thursday, May 21. The project limits extend from Spooky Nook Road in East Hempfield Township to Esbenshade Road in Rapho Township.

Weather permitting, night work will be conducted from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. There will be lane restrictions during work hours. There may be delays.

New Enterprise Stone and Lime Company, Inc., of New Enterprise, PA, is the contractor for this work.

Travelers are reminded to be alert for these operations, to obey work zone signs, and to use caution when driving through work zones for their safety, as well as for the safety of the road crews.

Drivers can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 8, 2026MEDIA CONTACT: Dave Thompson 717-418-5018, dmthompson@pa.gov Concrete Patching, Spall ...
04/08/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 8, 2026

MEDIA CONTACT: Dave Thompson 717-418-5018, [email protected]

Concrete Patching, Spall Repairs Thursday Night and this Weekend on Route 283 in Lancaster County

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that concrete patching and spall repairs are scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday) night and this weekend on Route 283 in Lancaster County. The work limits are from Esbenshade Road in Rapho Township to State Road (Route 772) in East Hempfield Township.

Weather permitting, this work is scheduled from 9:00 PM Thursday, April 9, to 6:00 AM Friday, April 10, then from 7:00 PM Friday, April 10, through 6:00 AM Monday, April 13.

This work will require single lane restrictions in both directions of Route 283, but only in one direction at a time. Work will begin in the eastbound direction then move to the westbound direction. This may cause delays.

New Enterprise Stone and Lime Company, Inc., of New Enterprise, PA, is the contractor for this work.

Drivers can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

Address

21 E Main Street
Mount Joy, PA
17552

Telephone

(717) 653-2300

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