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Preparing for the worst in NEPA

When a disaster hits, depending upon the severity and scope of the incident, a wide range of emergency services—federal, state and local—has been established to respond.

There are first responders, such as fire departments, emergency medical services and law enforcement agencies. There are also numerous investigative organizations.

This list includes the various agencies that serve the Upper Delaware River Valley.

WHEN DISASTER STRIKES, ALWAYS CALL 911 FIRST!

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.

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.

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 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.