Whitehall Township Emergency Management

03/24/2026

Happy National Cheesesteak Day! 😋 Time to describe the difference between a weather watch and weather warning in true Pennsylvania fashion.

03/07/2026

Don’t forget to spring forward tomorrow! On March 8th, 2am will be 3am local daylight time. Friendly reminder to also check your smoke and CO detector batteries and change them if replaceable.

02/21/2026

IMPORTANT:
Whitehall Township has declared a Snow Emergency, effective 7 AM Sunday, February 22nd through 7:00 PM Monday, February 23rd.

Due to the impending snow storm the Township is asking that:
Residents and businesses remove all vehicles from roadways to assist with snow removal and cleanup efforts.

Please ensure vehicles are clear of posted Snow Emergency Routes.

02/06/2026

01/26/2026

🚨 Lehigh County Winter Storm Fern – Damage Reporting 🚨

Did Winter Storm Fern cause property damage at your home or business (trees down, roof damage, flooding, power-related impacts, etc.)? Please report it using our public damage reporting link so we can better track impacts countywide:

➡️ Report Damage Here: https://crisistrack.juvare.com/public/lehighPA/request.html

✅ Reporting helps Lehigh County Emergency Management understand the scope of impacts and support recovery efforts.
📸 Tip: If you can, include photos and as much detail as possible (address/location, type of damage, and when it occurred).

Stay safe—avoid downed wires, use generators outdoors only, and call 911 for emergencies.

01/23/2026

Snow Emergency routes in Whitehall Township

01/23/2026

IMPORTANT:
Whitehall Township has declared a Snow Emergency, effective 12:00 PM Saturday, January 24 through 7:00 PM Monday, January 26th.

Due to the impending snow storm the Township is asking that:
Residents and businesses remove all vehicles from roadways to assist with snow removal and cleanup efforts.

Please wait till the end of the storm to open your driveway apron as crews will only plow to open driving lanes during the storm.

Widening curb to curb will take place after the storm.
Thank you for your cooperation and please stay safe.

Also, note that JP Mascaro has decided to cancel collections on Monday. They will be operating on a holiday schedule for the remainder of the week.

12/31/2025

UPDATE: Road now reopening to traffic

ATTENTION: Route 145 is closed southbound at Eberhart Road and closed northbound at Schadt Avenue for an accident investigation. Please plan travel accordingly.g

12/24/2025

🎅🏻🎄 Santa Watch is officially underway 🎄🎅🏻

Every Christmas Eve, the Lehigh County Communications Center issues a special ATL (Attempt To Locate) for Santa as he travels through Lehigh County. This tradition gives families and kids a fun chance to listen in to our dispatchers.

Tune in during the scheduled broadcast times listed in the original post, or use the provided link if you don’t have a radio or scanner. It’s a great way to add a little holiday magic while highlighting the dedication of our emergency communications professionals.

Thank you to all dispatchers and first responders working this holiday season to keep our communities safe.

Wishing everyone a safe and merry Christmas from all of us at Whitehall Township Emergency Management 🎄

Every year on Christmas Eve, the Lehigh County Communications Center broadcasts an ATL (Attempt To Locate) on Santa. This year’s broadcast will be done between 1-2 pm and 7-8 pm, as long as they do not interfere with any emergency incidents. You will be able to hear the broadcast on all major Lehigh County radio frequencies (Example: Fire North/South, Alerting, A-5, Police F-4/F-2. Be sure to listen in with the kids!

Don’t have a radio or scanner, clink the link to listen to our dispatchers and our search for Santa tonight!

https://m.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/36430

12/15/2025

On Saturday evening, Whitehall Emergency Management responded to a 4th alarm apartment building fire which displaced residents.

With the assistance of Lehigh County EMA, South Whitehall EMA, Red Cross, and CART; we were able to get the displaced residents (and their pets) out of the inclement weather and transported to a temporary shelter. We would like to express thanks to all the responding agencies that assisted in this effort.