Emergency Management
Pennsylvania being a “Commonwealth” delegates the responsibility for all emergency services and disasters to the lowest form of government. All boroughs and townships are responsible to handle all emergency response issues until they are overwhelmed, at which point assistance can be requested from the next higher form of government.
This means that Wrightstown Township is required to be prepared to deal with all emergency situations until the incident becomes so large Township resources are exhausted, or specialist assistance is needed. When this point is reached assistance would be requested from the County; if the County becomes overwhelmed State and then Federal assistance would be brought online.
Contact Information
Emergency Managment
Telephone & Email Directory
| Name | Title | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
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John Kernan
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Emergency Management Coordinator/Fire Marshal | 215-715-5278 |
Emergency Preparedness- How should you prepare?
An important concept to realize is that in a widespread emergency where many citizens are affected, emergency services will be overwhelmed and unable to respond to every call for assistance. The Federal recommendation is that every person be prepared to look after themselves and family members for a minimum of 4 days. Are you prepared for extensive power cuts in mid-winter, no food deliveries to the supermarkets, an interruption to the water supply, or having to leave your home in a hurry?
If you feel you may not be ready for such a situation now is the time for you to make some preparations along with putting together a “Go Kit”.