When disaster strikes, whom do you call?

Compiled by TED WADDELL
Posted 12/31/69

At the Federal level

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) P.O. Box 10055 Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055 800/621-3362 fema.gov Natural disasters and emergency management.

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When disaster strikes, whom do you call?

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At the Federal level

  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
    P.O. Box 10055
    Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055
    800/621-3362
    fema.gov
    Natural disasters and emergency management.
  • Federal Railroad Administration
    1200 New Jersey Ave., SE
    Washington, DC 20590
    202/366-400
    railroads.dot.gov
    Information about railroad safety.
  • National Park Service
    Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River 274 River Rd.
    Beach Lake, PA 18405
    570/729-7134
    www.nps.gov/upde
    Assists with emergency management in the Upper Delaware River Valley.
  • National Park Service Delaware Water Gap Recreational River
    P.O. Box 2
    Bushkill, PA 18324
    570/426-2452
    www.nps.gov/dewa
    Assists with emergency management in the Delaware Water Gap region.
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security
    www.dhs.gov/how-do-i/for-the-public.
    For answers to immigration-related questions and for disaster-preparedness information. If you see something suspicious, report it to local law enforcement, according to the department website.

At the state level

  • New York State Police—Troop F
    Liberty Barracks
    5754 State Rte. 55
    Liberty, NY 12754
    845/292-6600
    troopers.ny.gov/location/troop-f
    Contact to report a crime or suspicious incident, or dangerous/erratic driving.
  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
    625 Broadway
    Albany, NY 12233-0001
    518/402-8044
    Emergency Spill Hotline: 800/457-7362 (in state),
    518/457-7362 (outside state)
    www.dec.ny.gov
    Environmental conservation officers and forest rangers help people in certain kinds of health and safety emergencies.
  • Pennsylvania State Police—Troop R
    Troop R, Wayne County Barracks, Honesdale
    14 Collan Pk.
    Honesdale, PA 18431-9681
    570/253-7126
    bit.ly/40KFsOC
    The PA State Police patrols and handles criminal investigation as well as staff support services. Troopers regulate traffic, provide crime scene response and investigation, and maintain public order and security.
  • Pike County Barracks, Blooming Grove
    434 Rte. 402
    Hawley, PA 18428-9013
    570/226-5718
    bit.ly/40KFsOC
    The PA State Police patrols and handles criminal investigation as well as staff support services. Troopers regulate traffic, provide crime scene response and investigation, and maintain public order and security.
  • Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
    Northeast Regional Office
    2 Public Square
    Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915
    570/826-2511
    Emergency response hotline: 800/541-2050
    dep.pa.gov
    “The Department of Environmental Protection’s mission during emergencies and disasters is to respond quickly and professionally to any incident which adversely affects the health and safety or the environment of the citizens of the Commonwealth,” according to the DEP website. Information on specific situations can be found at www.health.pa.gov/topics/prep/Pages/Disasters.aspx.
  • Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center
    888/292-1919
    Email tips@pa.gov
    Use to report suspicious activity in the commonwealth. Use the See Something Send Something smartphone app for Android or iPhone.

At the county level

  • Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office
    58 Old Rte. 17
    Monticello, NY 12701
    845/794-7100 (Patrol Division)
    Handles public safety, criminal and civil law enforcement, and correctional and security services.
  • Sullivan County Department of Emergency Management/Homeland Security
    100 North Street/P.O. Box 5012
    Monticello, NY 12701
    845-807-0508
    www.sullivanny.us
    Monitors and assists in emergency and security situations, both natural and man-made.
  • Wayne County Emergency Management
    43 Volunteer Dr.
    Honesdale, PA 1831
    570/253-5970 ext. 4220
    www.waynecountypa.gov
    Provides planning, training and resources relating to disaster response, preparedness and more; also mitigates emergencies that affect the people, property and land in the county.
  • Wayne County Sheriff’s Department
    925 Court St.
    Honesdale, PA 18431
    570/253-2641
    waynecountypa.gov/500/Sheriff
    The county sheriff and deputies work with the Court of Common Pleas, arrest fugitives, assist other law enforcement agencies, issue concealed-carry permits and more.
  • Pike County Sheriff’s Office
    412 Broad St., Suite 5
    Milford, PA 18337
    570/296-6459
    www.pikepa.org/courts___law/sheriff_s_office/index.php
    The county sheriff handles bomb disposal, assists other law enforcement agencies and more.
  • Pike County Emergency Management
    135 Pike County Blvd.
    Lords Valley, PA 18428
    570/296-1911
    http://bit.ly/40IUnJq
    Develops and maintains programs that will help preserve lives and property in event of a disaster; organizes all locally available manpower, supplies, equipment and services needed for emergency readiness, response and recovery.
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