7/24/18
by News Department on 07/24/18Flooding...
Schuylkill County received significant rainfall Monday severely impacting several of the communities in the western portion of the county.
Public work crews, first responders, emergency managers, state and county agency personnel and elected and appointed officials took measures to deal with the immediate impact which included closing roadways, rescuing stranded motorist and residents.
Shelters were open in Pine Grove and Tremont, supported by the American Red Cross to deal with the impacted residents.
Many state highways in the Pine Grove and Tremont areas were affected by the flooding.
Penn DOT supervisors and crews were in the area throughout the day inspecting roadways and bridges.
The public can utilize the PA 511 app to check road closures and travel conditions in the area and are reminded not drive through water on a flooded roadway.
“TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN.”
