Carbon County Emergency Management Agency

12/25/2025

On Behalf of the Carbon County Emergency Management Agency, we would like to wish everyone a healthy and safe Christmas season!

Merry Christmas!

Stay safe!

07/12/2025

At this time, 911 lines are back up and running.

There have been rigorous tests that have been completed, and everything has been confirmed to be functioning normally.

Please do not call 911 to make test calls, and only call 911 when you have an emergency.

A huge shout out to all the Carbon County 911 Dispatchers, as well as all 911 dispatchers, Fire, EMS, and any other emergency service personnel that functioned effectively and proficiently during the outage across the state. Your dedication to the community during times of need and uncertainty do not go unnoticed.

Thank you to everyone for your patience during the outage!

07/11/2025

911 lines are currently not operating correctly, and the 911 center is not receiving the calls properly.

If you have an emergency, you are urged to call the Carbon Carbon 911 Center on the non-emergency lines. 570-325-9111, and if you cannot get through, you can call your local firehouse or go to the station, as firehouse members are staffing their stations.

The 911 center is still functioning as normal, but 911 lines are not properly working. Please bear with the dispatchers as they are not aware if you have an emergency.

We ask that you do not call 911 as a test. The 911 center is being overwhelmed with people calling as a test.

We will update as information comes available.

Again, at this time, the public is encouraged to call the non-emergency number at 570-325-9111, or go to your local firehouse as the members are staffing their stations in case of any emergency.

06/20/2025

Here are some tips from our partners at PA Emergency Management Agency for a safe and happy season. Have a great first day of summer, and stay safe!

04/29/2025

Local units around Carbon County have been responding to incidents daily. Please, be courteous and most importantly, stay safe!

Firefighters have been battling wildfires in Pennsylvania for more than a week.

Give them a break. Don't burn outside. 🚫🔥

04/25/2025

Final update from the Packerton Fire.

The DCNR BUREAU OF FORESTRY has determined that the fire has been 100% contained.

There have been many of long hours with hard work to ensure the safety to Carbon County residents and its wildlife, and the support from the communities is commendable.

Thank you everyone!

04/24/2025

Here is the most updated information regarding the fire in Jim Thorpe. Crews have been working around the clock for the containment, and this update certainly proves it. The fire is now 95% contained!

04/22/2025

Please read the attached announcement.

Thank you!

04/15/2025

We would proudly like to recognize and celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunications Week for each of our dispatchers here in Carbon County, as well as all other dispatchers who work tirelessly to keep all of us safe.

You’re the calm voices in chaos, the first interaction in emergency response, and the unseen heroes who work around the clock to keep our communities and personnel safe. Your dedication, professionalism, and compassion do not go unnoticed.

We are grateful for everything you do, this week and every week. Enjoy your week! Thank you for everything you do each and every day!

02/06/2025

Snow and ice is on the way ❄️🥶

With the impending weather for tomorrow, February 6th, 2025, PennDOT has put on travel restrictions across the State.

Our area is set to be impacted throughout the night and continue into the mid afternoon. The morning commute will be heavily impacted by sleet and freezing rain.

Here are some tips for everyone.

Stay home if you are able, stay safe, and in an emergency, dial 911!

Stay Safe!

02/03/2025

Spring Training Schedule has been released for 2025. Please see the attached pictures for information about classes.

Please click on this link to register for any classes:
https://carboncounty.rja.revize.com/forms/5495

Anyone who has any questions, please feel free to call the EMA office at (570) 325-3097.

11/08/2024

Carbon County is in a RED FLAG WARNING. DO NOT BURN!