Heidelberg Township Emergency Management

07/01/2026

Hydration, hydration, hydration! 💦 Drinking water is always good, but it can be lifesaving during a heatwave.

Make sure kids, pets and everyone else has access to plenty of cool water to drink, and don’t forget to have some yourself!

06/30/2026

Please stay safe, cool, and hydrated during this heatwave! Don't forget that kids and older adults are more susceptible to heat, so please check on them and make sure they drink lots of water 💦

Dial 211 to find a cooling center near you!

04/23/2026

Elevated risk of wildfires today! Please keep yourself, your neighbors and first responders safe and DO NOT burn 🔥

If a wildfire ever breaks out in your area, it's crucial to stay informed and be ready to evacuate at a moment's notice.

04/19/2026

Burn Ban will end tomorrow. The rain and cooler weather is making conditions less favorable for the spread of wildfires.

Continue to use caution during dry and windy weather.

Stay safe!

04/13/2026

Heidelberg, Lowhill, Lynn, and Weisenberg Townships have burn bans for at least the next week. Please use extreme caution with any ignition sources. Conditions are extremely dry and a little drizzle isn’t going to help.

Please keep yourself and our first responders safe!

04/09/2026

...ELEVATED RISK FOR FIRE SPREAD THURSDAY...

There is an elevated risk for fire spread Thursday for portions of
eastern Pennsylvania. Minimum relative humidity values will drop
to around 25 percent Thursday afternoon. This will be accompanied
by southerly winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 25 mph. These
conditions, along with the continued drying of fine fuels, could
support the rapid spread of any fires that ignite, which could
quickly become difficult to control. Conditions improve during the
evening as the wind diminishes and the relative humidity
increases.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly
extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including
smoking materials such as cigarette butts.

This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions
and has been developed in coordination with state fire officials.

03/10/2026

🚁This week you may see blue & white helicopters flying low along utility power line corridors. They are contracted by First Energy and flying out of Reading Airport.🚁

*if you read this post you can be in the know and reply to all the “did anyone else see helicopters in the area flying low?” posts 😉

02/23/2026

Roads are mostly cleared but watch for patches of heavily drifted snow and icy spots. Don’t be overconfident about road conditions. Take it easy and use caution, especially when the sun goes down and visibility is low.

Stay safe out there and remember to be prepared!

02/22/2026

Conditions have deteriorated. Please stay home if you can, and stay safe! Remember, if you have a driveway you need to park your vehicles in it and keep them off the road so the plow drives can clear the roads.

01/29/2026

Safety tips for the dangerous cold weather we are experiencing.

Stay safe and WARM!