Potter County Department of Emergency Services

08/08/2025

Contact Potter County Department of Emergency Services for more info.

06/19/2023

Firefighter Safety Stand Down FAQ—Lithium-Ion Batteries

06/19/2023

A HOT start to the workweek with many popular locations in the mid 80s to around 80 degrees today! Also, models are coming into agreement that we will see a rainy second half of this week into the weekend. More details on that to come!

06/16/2023

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DEP Declares Statewide Drought Watch, Recommends Voluntary Water Conservation: https://bit.ly/3PdY9YE

“Although this week has brought some welcome rain to much of the state, it's not enough to make up for the lack of rainfall this spring, following a winter that brought little snowfall in many areas,” said DEP Acting Secretary Rich Negrin. “As a result, we're seeing lowered stream flows, dropping groundwater levels, and persistent precipitation deficits. Water conservation, always a good practice, is especially helpful now as it'll lessen potential future impacts on water supplies if rainfall continues to be scant this summer.”

Residents and businesses are encouraged to reduce their nonessential water use by 5–10 percent. For example, at home there are many simple ways to use less water:

✔️ Run the dishwasher and washing machine less often, and only with full loads.
✔️ Don’t let the faucet run while brushing your teeth or shaving. Take shorter showers. For example, consider not washing your hair daily.
✔️ Water your lawn only if necessary. Avoid watering on windy and hot days. Watering grass lightly and efficiently will encourage healthier, deeper grass roots. Overwatering is wasteful, encourages fungal growth and disease, and results in shallow, compacted root systems that are more susceptible to drought.
✔️ When mowing your lawn, set the blades 2-3 inches high. Longer grass shades the soil, improving moisture retention.
✔️ Water your garden less often. If necessary, water only in the cooler evening or morning hours, and direct the water to the ground at the base of the plant. Focus on new plantings, which have shallow root systems. Older plants may endure dry conditions longer.
✔️ Skip the car washing. If you have to wash your car, it's better environmentally to go to a drive-through car wash that recycles the water.
✔️ Sweep your sidewalk, deck, or driveway, instead of hosing it off.
✔️ Check for and repair household leaks. For example, a leaking toilet can waste up to 200 gallons of water daily.
✔️ Set up a rain barrel to be ready to repurpose rain when it does fall.

06/14/2023

06/13/2023

Box Culvert Project Begins Monday in Potter County

06/13/2023

Upcoming Paramedic Class—See contact information on posted flyers

06/11/2023

Hot weather today will make for a great pool day if you're lucky enough to have easy access to one! A very isolated thunderstorm or two possible, but pretty unlikely it'll be over your neighborhood.

We may have finally crossed into a new weather pattern, as the next few weeks look to hold many opportunities for rain, with the first coming tomorrow! However, I don't see too much heat coming down the pipeline, which is fine!

06/09/2023

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Due to the prolonged lack of rain and dry weather, all open fires are prohibited in all Pennsylvania state forests.

No campfires are permitted (even at designated campsites) until further notice.

Fires are permitted in gas grills and camp stoves when these appliances are used as designed.

This open fire ban does not apply to Pennsylvania state parks.

06/09/2023