August 21, 2018

Schuylkill County residents and businesses that have been impacted by the flooding during the week of August 13, 2018 can now report their damages directly to the County via the following webpage http://www.scema.org/flood-survey-information-form/

The information collected will be entered into the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Damage Reporting System to support the request of the Governor to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a Presidential Declaration of Disaster. Residents and businesses should be aware that there is no guarantee Federal Assistance will be available.

Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency has also set-up a 2018 Flood Recovery Page http://www.scema.org/2018-flood-recovery/ where residents can get flooding information updates from the County.

The Schuylkill County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters and Long Term Recovery Committee have been working with affected municipalities since the July 23-27, 2018 storms to assist with immediate needs of residents in those areas most impacted by the flooding. The Schuylkill County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters is made up of non-profit and faith based groups from around the County and Region. If a resident has an immediate need, please contact your municipality and the local volunteers will coordinate requests to Schuylkill County VOAD. Residents can also contact the State Public Inquiry Line 272-200-3211 for assistance and Pennsylvania VOAD will contact the County.

Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency is actively working with local, state, and federal elected officials and agencies to ensure that all damages are reported for impacted areas of the County.

John W. Blickley

Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator

County of Schuylkill

Emergency Management Agency

435 North Centre Street

Pottsville, PA 17901

570.621.9917-Direct

570.622.3739-Main

GREATER ORWIGSBURG TOWN SURVEY

Orwigsburg Town Survey

Orwigsburg Town Survey Summary

ORWIGSBURG GUIDE MAP

2018 Orwigsburg Guide Map

2018 – Budget

VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL 300 GROVE ST., ORWIGSBURG

The Disabled American Veterans will be opening a new service office in the Orwigsburg Memorial Building.

Starting on December 6, 2017 a service officer will be available for counselling and making claims with the Veterans Administration.

The office will be open every Wednesday.

Hours will be 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.

For appointments contact Service Officer Stu Richards @ 717-884-4305

The Orwigsburg Municipal Waterworks (OMW) utilizes local groundwater wells to provide safe, clean drinking water to our residents. In an effort to protect our drinking water and keep it safe and clean, OMW is working with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) to develop a Source Water Protection Plan. The plan is a voluntary program that will help ensure the quality of our groundwater for future years.

OMW will use a variety of management options to develop a comprehensive approach to source water protection in an effort to protect our water supplies from the Potential Sources of Contamination (PSOC’s). OMW will work cooperatively with organizations, other municipalities, and community partners to implement this Source Water Protection Plan.

In the event of an accident or spill that has the potential to impact our water supplies, OMW will initiate an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) to minimize any potential impacts. OMW maintains an ERP and updates it regularly. The plan includes emergency contacts and provisions for alternate sources of water. OMW will work closely with local and county first responders in the event of a spill or accident that may threaten the water supply.

We trust that the results of this Source Water Protection Plan will benefit not only our residents served by the Orwigsburg Municipal Waterworks, but also Schuylkill County residents living and working in our local area.
If you have any questions concerning the Orwigsburg Source Water Protection Plan, please contact Dave Teter at 570.657.0115, or at dave@orwigsburg.net

Our “Community Reports” Page includes a link to our 2015 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. A copy of the report is also available at Borough Hall and the Orwigsburg Public Library.

2015 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

2016 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

2017 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report