Lehigh County Special Operations

11/21/2025

https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/carbon-county/crews-train-for-emergency-mine-scenarios-at-no-9-mine-lansford-carbon-county/523-335998da-fa50-4971-b45f-c1cf6df5b1a5

Crews spent the day at the No. 9 Mine in Lansford to learn how to respond to different types of emergencies.

10/30/2025

The Team was out last night for monitoring and decon. Great job by all involved.

07/31/2025

Lehigh County encourages residents to take simple steps to stay safe during the current weather event.
• Sign up for local weather alerts.
• Never walk or drive through flood water
• Don’t drive around barriers placed to block roadways
• Know if you live or drive through a flood-prone area
• Have an emergency plan in place
• Have an emergency kit with important documents ready

Please continue to monitor the local weather reports, listen to local authorities, and follow updated safety guidance that may be given out for your area.

04/01/2025

We had a great time at the conference. Let us know how we can do better.

03/10/2025

Over the last decade, drones have become an effective tool in emergency situations, providing a bird’s-eye view.

11/14/2024

Countywide Burn Ban Info
Lehigh County Commissioners passed Resolution #2024-54, which enacts a BAN ON ALL BURNING. See Press Release for all pertinent information.
Burn Ban Start: 9:00 pm E.S.T on Friday, November 14, 2024
Burn Ban End: 9:00 pm E.S.T on Sunday, December 15, 2024 unless extended or rescinded prior to the expiration.

10/15/2024

Sep 12 Lehigh Valley Rescue is heading to Lehigh County Thursday, September 12, 2024 6:00 PM 9:30 PM Yocum Towing and Recovery (map) Google Calendar ICS Sign Up Here On September 12th we will be heading to Yocum’s Towing and Recovery for a rescue lab evening. The evening will be broken into a coup...