OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

DATE: September 19, 2020

TO: The Honorable Tom Wolf Governor Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

FROM: Randy Padfield Director, PA Emergency Management Agency

TIME PERIOD:

This report covers the period 0600 hours, September 18, 2020 through 0600 hours, September 19, 2020.

STATUS REPORT: (as of 0600 hours)

THREAT STATUS:

National Terrorism Advisory System: There are no current alerts.

Commonwealth Response Coordination Center (CRCC) Status: Supporting the “Heroin and Opioid Disaster Emergency Declaration”

Activated in support of the COVID-19 Outbreak, the following agencies are activated:

Department of Aging Department of Community and Economic Development Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Department of Education Department of General Services Department of Health Department of Human Services Department of Military and Veterans Affairs FEMA FEMA SEPLO PA BEOC & VAL

Department of Health Operations Center (DOC): Activated in support of the COVID-19 Outbreak – Conducting public health and medical coordination

County EOC Activations: Adams - Level III monitoring for COVID-19 Bedford – Enhanced watch for COVID-19 Berks – Enhanced watch for COVID-19 Blair - Enhanced watch for COVID-19 Cambria - Activated for COVID-19 Centre – Enhanced watch for COVID-19 Clinton - Enhanced watch for COVID–19 Cumberland - Full activation for COVID-19 Delaware – Full activation for COVID-19 Erie – Partial activation for COVID-19 Forest - Partial activation for COVID-19 Franklin - Enhanced watch for COVID-19 Greene - Activated for COVID-19 Huntingdon - Enhanced watch for COVID-19 Lawrence - Activated for COVID-19 Lebanon - Level III monitoring for COVID-19 Lehigh - Enhanced watch for COVID-19 Luzerne – Enhanced watch for COVID-19 Mifflin – Enhanced watch for COVID-19 Northampton – Level III for COVID-19 Philadelphia – Full activation for COVID-19; Partial activation for Tropical Storm Isaias; Activated for encampment removal Potter – Activated for COVID-19 Snyder - Enhanced watch for COVID–19 Sullivan – Enhanced watch for COVID–19 Susquehanna - Level III monitoring for COVID-19 Tioga - Enhanced watch for COVID–19 Union - Partial activation for COVID-19 Washington - Partial activation for COVID-19 Westmoreland – Partial activation for COVID–19 York - Enhanced watch for COVID–19

Municipal EOC Activations: None

CAPABILITIES STATUS:

PA All-Hazards Type-3 Incident Management Team – Mission Capable PA-Task Force 1 (PA-TF1) – Urban Search & Rescue – Mission Capable

INFRASTRUCTURE STATUS:

Major Road Closures: I-84 WB, Jefferson Township, Lackawanna County Power Outage Reports: As of 0530 hours, 1,824 customers Telephone Outage Reports: None

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:

OPEN:

VEHICLE ACCIDENT/ROAD CLOSURE – Lackawanna County, 9/19/20 – Emergency crews were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover, with ejection, on Interstate 84 westbound at milepost 7.2 in Jefferson Township. One individual was transported and later was reported deceased. An effective detour was established and there is no trapped queue or backlog. The road is currently closed for accident reconstruction.

CIVIL UNREST – Lancaster County, 9/13/20 – Lancaster City Police responded to a domestic disturbance in Lancaster City that resulted in a law enforcement involved shooting. Protestors prevented police from accessing the scene and the hospital. Multiple police vehicles, the police station, and the post office were damaged. The Pennsylvania State Police and Lancaster County police officers assisted the city police. No injuries were reported. Lancaster County EMA activated their Emergency Operation Center (EOC) until 0000 hours on 9/14/20. The protestors dispersed about 0300 hours on 9/14/20. About 2140 hours on 9/14/20, another protest formed. No major incidents occurred and the county EOC deactivated at 0115 hours on 9/15/20.

EOC ACTIVATION – Philadelphia County, 9/9/20 – Philadelphia County activated their emergency operations center (EOC) in support of encampment site removals. Various local agencies are offering assistance to the people in the encampments, and ten individuals accepted the assistance. All road closures in the area were removed by the afternoon of 9/9/20. The county EOC continues to monitor the situation.

GROUND SUBSIDENCE AFFECTING A SCHOOL - Lebanon County, 9/8/20 –Annville Elementary School, located in Annville Township, is closed until further notice due to settlement under the school resulting in damage to the building structure. Lebanon County Department of Emergency Services is reaching out to Annville-Cleona School District officials to begin an unmet needs request for assistance. The school district is exploring several options for returning to school.

ADVERSE WEATHER – Statewide, 8/4/20 – The Commonwealth Response Coordination Center activated at 0800 hours, Tuesday for coordination while Tropical Storm Isaias passed through eastern Pennsylvania. A tornado warning was issued for Chester, Delaware, and Philadelphia Counties. Rains and strong winds downed trees and wires, flooded roads and homes. The Pennsylvania Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (PA-HART) was requested for life- safety missions in some eastern Pennsylvania counties. Utility companies, Commonwealth, county, and local agencies worked to restore services, mitigate flood waters, clear, repair, and reopen infrastructure. The storm caused numerous power outages to occur in east / southeastern counties of Pennsylvania. Some evacuations were conducted due to storm related issues of flooding and/or loss of power. Those affected were either assisted by the American Red Cross or local authorities. The Commonwealth Response and Coordination Center continues to monitor the recovery and restoration efforts. The Philadelphia EOC activated as a situation room for Office of Emergency Management personnel and damage assessments will continue throughout the city. Philadelphia opened information centers in the Eastwick and Manayunk sections of the city on 8/7/20. As of 0800 hours on Monday, August 8th the Commonwealth Response and Coordination Center demobilized. On 8/11/20, Philadelphia County issued a disaster declaration for events related to the tropical storm.

APARTMENT EVACUATION - Lehigh County, 8/4/20 - The Seventh Street Village, a 25- unit Lehigh County Housing Authority apartment complex, in Slatington was evacuated as a result of flooding. Forty residents were temporarily evacuated to Northern Lehigh Middle School; then transported to the George Dillard Manor which has 75 one-bedroom apartments. A Berks County high water vehicle assisted. Lehigh County Housing Authority is working to source alternate housing for the evacuees. EMS evaluated multiple individuals for stress related symptoms, none were transported. There are no individuals with special needs. The EOC was activated on 8/5/20 during business hours. As of 9/3/20, the residents are still being housed in hotels

ADVERSE WEATHER – Montgomery County, 8/4/20 - Widespread soaking rains and winds impacted Montgomery County as Tropical Storm Isaias pass through the county Tuesday afternoon. The storm downed trees caused power outages and flooding. The County EOC activated and has since returned to normal operations. The storm caused some long- term care facilities to go on back-up power for a short time. Thirty-nine residents at the Providence Senior Living in Lower Providence Township were evacuated to the Homewood Suites due to flooding. The Schwenksville Sewer Authority went on generator power. Upper Gwynedd Waste Water Treatment Plant’s (WWTP) influent is being partially treated (aeration) and UV disinfection is back online. Norristown Borough Water Treatment Plant (WTP) flooded and had to be pumped out. Montgomery County issued a Declaration of Disaster Emergency on 8/4/20. As of 8/27/20 all emergency operations have concluded, however cleanup continues. The county continues refining municipal damage assessments.

MISSING PERSON – Lancaster County, 6/22/20 – A search is being conducted for an 18-year-old white female last seen on a farm in Upper Leacock Township. She is reported to be approximately 5’10” in height, 125 pounds, and wearing a tan dress with a white apron. The Bird-in-Hand Fire Company along with Middle Creek Search & Rescue had been assisting over the past week with the search. On 7/1/20 the search transitioned from local fire and police to a community effort. The East Lampeter Township Police are leading the investigation. On 7/10/20 a male was arrested at night by East Lampeter Township Police and charged with felony kidnapping and misdemeanor false imprisonment. The 18-year-old female is still missing. On 7/12/20 PA State Police conducted a search with the assistance of numerous fire departments, search teams, and drones in an area of interest. On 7/17/20, another search was conducted in the area of New Holland by search teams and drones. Additional searches were conducted on July 25 in the Gordonville area.

STATEWIDE DEMONSTRATIONS AND PROTEST – Statewide, 5/30/20 – Numerous protests have been occurring throughout the Commonwealth in support of the George Floyd case in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Law Enforcement units are working to maintain peaceful protests while protecting property, the rights of the demonstrators, and all citizens. The situation escalated, and police have been engaged in several areas and some vandalism has occurred. Numerous police officers have been injured across the state. Some counties activated their Emergency Operations Centers to monitor the activity. Some of the activities of the demonstrators caused overnight curfews to be placed into effect Saturday night in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg and again Sunday night in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. In responses to this escalation, Governor Wolf has signed A Proclamation of Disaster Emergency for Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth Response Coordination Center (CRCC) activated at 1800 hours on 5/30/20 and is maintaining situational awareness of events. National Guard personnel were mobilized to assist. Protests on 6/7/20 were mostly peaceful and all protest related curfews have been lifted. More protests are scheduled. At 2000 hours on 6/8/20, the Commonwealth Response Coordination Center was demobilized for this incident. The Commonwealth Watch and Warning Center will continue to monitor activities as they are reported.

CLOSED:

MISSING PERSON – Fayette County, 9/18/20 – Emergency crews searched for a 15 year old male missing from South Connellsville Borough. He was last seen at 1149 hours on 9/18/20 wearing only burgundy shorts and was possibly bleeding from the hand. After an hour and a half search, the male was found and transported to Highlands Hospital for a precautionary evaluation.

DISASTER DECLARATIONS:

9/2/20 - Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed a second renewal of his 90-day disaster declaration for the COVID-19 pandemic which was originally signed March 6, 2020. The emergency disaster declaration provides for increased support to state agencies involved in the continued response to the virus and recovery for the state during reopening. This includes expediting supply procurement and lifting certain regulations to allow for efficient and effective mitigation.

8/11/20 – A Disaster Declaration was issued for Philadelphia County for events and damages related to Tropical Storm Isaias.

8/7/20 - The U.S. Small Business Administration issued SBA disaster declaration #16571 and #16572, PA-00106 for Civil Unrest that occurred between 5/30/20 and 6/8/20. The following areas have been determined to be adversely affected by the disaster. The primary county is Philadelphia, in addition, the declaration covers the contiguous counties of Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery. There is a Physical Loan Damage Application Deadline Date of 10/6/2020 and an Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date of 5/7/21.

8/4/20 – A Disaster Declaration was issued for Montgomery County for events and damages related to Tropical Storm Isaias.

5/31/20 - The Honorable Tom Wolf, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, signed a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency in response to ongoing protests related to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This will provide increased support for the Commonwealth’s response.

5/22/20 - The U.S. Small Business Administration issued SBA disaster declaration #16469 and #16470, PA-00105 for an apartment complex fire that occurred 05/12/20. The following areas have been determined to be adversely affected by the disaster. The primary county is Huntington, in addition, the declaration covers the contiguous counties of Bedford, Blair, Centre, Franklin, Fulton, Juniata, and Mifflin. There is a Physical Loan Damage Application Deadline Date of 07/21/2020 and an Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date of 02/22/21.

3/30/20 - Governor Tom Wolf requested a major disaster declaration from the President through the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide additional support for state, county and municipal governments and certain nonprofits, as well as individuals who are struggling during the COVID-19 outbreak. The request for a major disaster declaration will provide the same emergency protective measures available under the nationwide emergency proclamation; the following Individual Assistance programs: Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Crisis Counseling, Community Disaster Loans and the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Program; and Statewide Hazard Mitigation. The President approved the declaration on 3/30/20 under Major Disaster Declaration FEMA-4506-DR.

3/19/20 - The U.S. Small Business Administration issued SBA disaster declaration #16360, Pennsylvania Disaster Number PA-00104 Declaration of Economic Injury for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) that occurred 01/31/20 and continuing. Working Capital Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located within all counties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date is 12/21/2020.

3/19/20 - A Disaster Declaration was issued for Elk, Mercer, Monroe, Snyder, Somerset, Sullivan, and Susquehanna Counties in response to the COVID – 19 outbreak.

3/18/20 - A Disaster Declaration was issued for Adams, Allegheny, Butler, Clearfield, Forest, Greene, Pike, and Schuylkill Counties in response to the COVID – 19 outbreak.

3/17/20 - A Disaster Declaration was issued for Cambria, Cameron, Clarion, Clinton, Crawford, Cumberland, Fulton, Juniata, Lancaster, Lawrence, Lebanon, Northumberland, Potter, Warren, and Washington Counties in response to the COVID – 19 outbreak.

3/16/20 - A Disaster Declaration was issued for Bedford, Beaver, Blair, Cameron, Carbon, Columbia, Erie, Franklin, Huntington, Indiana, Jefferson, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Lycoming, McKean, Perry, Tioga, Wayne, Wyoming, and York Counties in response to the COVID – 19 outbreak.

3/15/20 – A Disaster Declaration was issued for Luzerne County in response to the COVID – 19 outbreak.

3/14/20 – A Disaster Declaration was issued for Centre and Westmoreland Counties in response to the COVID – 19 outbreak.

3/13/20 – An Emergency Declaration for Public Assistance Emergency Protective Measures was issued on March 13, 2020 for all Pennsylvania counties to cover eligible costs that are directly associated with the Emergency Protective Measures being taken to respond to and protect the residents of Pennsylvania from the COVID-19 virus. The designation is EM-3441.

3/13/20 – A Disaster Declaration was issued for Bradford, Bucks, Dauphin, Fayette, Northampton, and Union Counties in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

3/12/20 – A Disaster Declaration was issued for Allegheny, Berks, Mifflin, and Montour Counties in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

3/08/20 – A Disaster Declaration was issued for Montgomery County in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

03/07/20 – A Disaster Declaration was issued for Delaware County in response to the COVID- 19 outbreak.

03/06/20 - The Honorable Tom Wolf, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, signed a statewide Proclamation of Disaster Emergency on 03/06/20 in response to the Covid-19 virus. This will provide increased support for the state’s response.

01/22/20 - The U.S. Small Business Administration issued SBA disaster declaration, NJ #16249 for the drought that occurred from August 15 through October 16, 2019. Working Capital Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in Delaware and Philadelphia Counties, Pennsylvania. These counties are eligible because they are contiguous to one or more primary counties in New Jersey. The Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date is 09/10/2020.

12/11/19 - The U.S. Small Business Administration issued SBA disaster declarations #16220 and #16221 for the severe storms and high winds that occurred during the incident period 10/31/19 through 11/01/19. The following areas have been determined to be adversely affected by the disaster. The primary county is Erie, in addition, the declaration covers the contiguous counties of Crawford and Warren. There is a Physical Loan Damage Application Deadline Date of 02/10/2020 and an Economic Injury (EIDL) Loan Application Deadline Date of 09/11/2020.

01/18/19 – The Honorable Tom Wolf, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania signed a statewide Proclamation of Disaster Emergency on 01/18/19 due to a severe winter event that is expected to impact the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, causing dangerous winter weather conditions including snow, ice accumulation, and flooding.

11/27/18 – A Major Disaster Declaration was declared on 11/27/18 for severe storms and flooding that occurred 8/10/18 – 8/15/18. Public Assistance (Cat A-G) was approved for Bradford, Columbia, Lackawanna, Lycoming, Montour, Northampton, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, and Wyoming Counties. In addition, all areas in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are eligible for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The designation is FEMA–4408-DR.

1/10/18 – The Honorable Tom Wolf, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania signed a statewide disaster declaration on 1/10/2018 for the on-going heroin/opioid epidemic. It will enhance state response and increase access to treatment. The declaration is the first-of-its- kind for a public health emergency in Pennsylvania. It will utilize a command center at the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency to track progress and enhance coordination of the health and public safety agencies. The declaration specifies 13 key initiatives that are the culmination of a collaboration between all state agencies, with focus on the departments of Health, Drug and Alcohol Programs, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, and the Pennsylvania State Police. On 3/6/18, the governor amended this declaration to include the winter storm that began on 3/6/18.

12/2/16 – A Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance (Cat A-G) was declared on December 2, 2016 for Bradford, Centre, Lycoming, and Sullivan counties. In addition, all areas in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are eligible for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The designation is FEMA–4292-DR.

CONTIGUOUS STATE EVENTS OF POTENTIAL INTEREST TO PENNSYLVANIA:

Delaware: Partial Activation in support of COVID-19 response Maryland: Enhanced Monitoring in support of COVID-19 response New Jersey: Activated to Level II in support of COVID-19 New York: Activated to Level III in support of COVID-19 response Ohio: Full Activation in support of COVID-19 response West Virginia: Enhanced Monitoring in support of COVID-19 response

24-Hour Projected Weather Statewide:

National Weather Service, 0247 hours, 09/19/20

A large area of high pressure over the Great Lakes will build southeast into Pennsylvania this weekend, bringing nearly cloudless skies and light winds. High temperatures will range from the upper 50s over the Alleghenies, to the mid-60s across the southeast Piedmont. Lows will range from the upper 20s in the coldest valleys of northern Pennsylvania to the mid-40s in Philadelphia.

WATCHES AND WARNINGS:

A Freeze Warning is in effect until 9/19/20 at 0800 hours for Elk, McKean, and Potter Counties.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK: