All PA Wine & Spirits Stores statewide will be closed for a second day to assess the damage from Hurricane Sandy.  The closure impacts more than 600 stores. Stores will reopen on Wednesday, October 31. If you need additional information on [...]

Restrictions Remain in Place on Interstates 79, 90 in Northwest Pa.  Harrisburg – At 9 a.m., PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) lifted the speed-limit and vehicle restrictions that were in place on roadways in eastern and south central Pa., [...]

A report on Hurricane Sandy’s impact was issued at 11 am Tuesday by the Potter County Department of Emergency Services (DES). There were no road closings and only small, localized power outages as of that time. All Potter County schools [...]

A report on Hurricane Sandy’s impact was issued at 11 pm Monday by the Potter County Department of Emergency Services (DES). There were scattered power outages and road closings as of that time. Austin Borough was without electricity. Power was [...]

Galeton Fire has been dispatched to 45 E Main Street in Galeton for reports of wires down.

At 12:58 am Coudersport Fire has been dispatched to Cole Memorial Hospital for a reported fire alarm.

Potter County October 29, 2012 FROM: Glenn D. Dunn; County Coordinator DATE: October 29, 2012 SUBJECT: Tropical Storm/ Hurricane Sandy INCIDENT SUMMARY: Emergency Preparedness Activities, Planning, Responding , Debris removal being conducted as Sandy moves into Potter and Surrounding Counties. [...]

A voluntary evacuation is occurring in the Borough of Hyndman, Bedford County, Pa. due to rising waters from Wills Creek. This evacuation is voluntary but officials of Hyndman Borough urge residents to gather necessary items and report to the Hyndman [...]

UPDATE: At 10:13 pm units are clear and returning from the scene. —- At 9:59 pm Austin Fire Department has been dispatched to Gaswell Road in Keating Township for a reported structure fire.

Cole Memorial is taking a number of steps to be ready if heavy rain and high winds caused by Hurricane Sandy arrive in the area.  In the event that electrical and other utility services are in jeopardy, Cole Memorial Hospital and Cole Manor [...]

Hurricane Sandy Update This evening Governor Tom Corbett is advising Pennsylvania to take precautions as Hurricane Sandy makes landfall. Right now: · The storm was expected to make landfall shortly after 6 p.m. this evening. · At this point the [...]

As a result of the current and expected impact of Hurricane Sandy, and based on the recommendation of the Potter County Department of Emergency Services, the Potter County Commissioners have announced that all county offices will be closed on Tuesday, [...]

Potter County officials continue to prepare for the impact of Hurricane Sandy. Department of Emergency Services (DES) and the Potter County Commissioners participated in a conference call with Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley and PEMA Director Glenn Cannon today. Beginning this [...]