Cambria County Emergency Management Agency

05/12/2026

Show your support, May 15 snap a photo with your life jacket at work and share with the Cambria County Swift Water Rescue Team link.

Friday is Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day 💙

Snap a photo, wear your life jacket, and help us spread the word about water safety

Because drowning is fast, silent, and preventable.

Let’s work together to save lives.

03/02/2026

⚠️ Icy weather Alert tonight ⚠️

02/04/2026

⚠️Storm Watch information from our partners at the US National Weather Service State College PA ⚠️

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING
Winter Storm Watch issued February 4 at 12:32PM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS State College PA..❄️ HEAVY SNOW AND NEAR BLIZZARD 🌬️ CONDITIONS POSSIBLE FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY MORNING...A strong Arctic front will deliver moderate to heavy snow, strong
winds, and dangerously cold wind chills to the Laurel Highlands
Friday into Saturday morning.
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with locally higher amounts up to 6 inches possible on the summits and ridgetops. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning. The heaviest snow is expected Friday afternoon through Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Near-blizzard conditions with very low visibility are
possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially
life-threatening. Blowing and drifting snow is possible Friday
night through Saturday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will fall below zero Friday night
with values as low as 20 to 30 below zero through Saturday
morning. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur in these conditions
in less than 30 minutes.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Make sure your car is winterized and in good
working order.
http://www.weather.gov

01/26/2026

❄️Snow has fallen and temps continue to keep our area in severe cold. With everyone digging out be a good neighbor check on the elderly or disabled they are leass mobile in this weather and may need some help. As another act of being a good neighbor help the firefighters out and clear fire hydrants of snow. This little task my save your or someones life.

01/25/2026

Storm preparations are in full swing in Cambria County. Local emergency services are ramping up crews and special equipment. 911 is staffed and ready to keep staff past shifts if roads become to dangerous to travel. Emergent Management will be staffing our office ready to assist when needed. Weather conditions continue with the bitter cold and snow ❄️ is moving into the area soon as well. Traffic restrictions are posted and set to go into effect. We hope that you have prepared for the worst. Our community is strong and resilient so relax and enjoy the show. Mother nature is amazing and a winter storm can be a beautiful thing with preparation. Our partners at the US National Weather Service State College PA continues to provide updates. The forecast is remaining on track. Impacts from this major winter storm are expected. Major disruptions to travel and infrastructure are likely. Here is a look at our latest forecasted snow totals and snowfall onset timing.

Check here for winter weather safety info: https://www.weather.gov/safety/winter

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01/19/2026

⚠️ Extreme cold weather event is expected for tonight into Tuesday afternoon ⚠️
Local warming center information is posted in photos.
🥶This weather event will be dangerous to humans and pets alike. Limit your exposure outdoors, dress in layers with appropriate clothing. Keep pets safe, provide shelter and limit outdoor exposure. Keep up to date with our partners at the US National Weather Service State College PA

12/30/2025

⚠️ Warming Shelter ⚠️
The East Taylor Township Volunteer Fire Company is opening as a warming station. If your power is out you are welcome to come get warm and charge your phone. 403 Donruth Ln. You are welcome to bring food and drink none will be provided. Contact the fire station for more info 814-322-1202

12/29/2025

⚠️East Taylor residents⚠️
Due to the power outage and cold weather a warming shelter will be available at the East Taylor Fire Station at 403 Donruth Ln. Shelter is open at this time and will remain open till power is restored. Fire Dept is providing warmth and power to charge devices. You are welcome to bring food and drink NONE will be provided by the Fire Dept. Contact the Fire station for more info 814-322-1202

12/26/2025

⚠️ Sever winter weather forecast for our area ⚠️
Keep up to date with our partners at US National Weather Service State College PA .

7 PM 12/25/2025: If you plan on returning gifts tomorrow - or just want to hit the store for bread, milk, and eggs, make sure you are back home before...(see map for time).

12/24/2025

We are working very hard to replace the system that provides information to keep you safe and informed both physically and virtually.

Emergency officials in Cambria and Somerset counties are working to implement a new alert system after a cyber attack happened on their previous system, CodeRED