August 2024

We have sustained flood damage to our building in Ulysses. THANK YOU to the many friends and family that have come to our aid in the clean up process. It means more than we can express. Our office and conference room were not damaged. The crematory building was not damaged. While repairs are being made, visitations and services will need to be held at alternate locations. We will strive to serve to the best of our ability. Thank you for your kindness, patience, and understanding.
Sincerely,

Benjamin R. Olney

Dylan P. FoustDale R. Howell

Montoursville, PA – Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised the following roads in the area (listed by county) are closed or have a lane restriction due to flooding, downed trees or utilities. Updates will be sent periodically.

Lycoming

• Route 284 between Route 287 and Route 15 in Pine Township.
• (OPEN) Trout Run Mountain Road (Route 1002) between Route 14 in Lewis Township and Rose Valley Road in Gamble Township.
• Sylvan Dell Road (Route 2012) between Second Avenue in South Williamsport and Old Montgomery Road in Armstrong Township.
• (OPEN) Pleasant Valley Road (Route 2022) between Rose Valley Road (Route 1001) and Lycoming Creek Road (Route 1017) in Hepburn Township.
• (OPEN) Arch Street (Route 2064) between the intersection with Arch Street in Duboistown Borough and the intersection with Arch Street in the City of Williamsport.
• Little Pine Creek Road (Route 4001) between Route 44 and Route 287 in Cummings Township.
• (LONG-TERM CLOSURE)Route 14 between the ramp to Route 15 to Trout Run Mountain Road (Route 1002) in Lewis Township.
  • Long-term closure due to extensive flood damage.
  • A detour using Trout Run Mountain Road (Route 1002), Lycoming Creek Road (Route 1017), and Route 973 is in place.
• (LONG-TERM CLOSURE) Little Pine Creek Road (Route 4001) between Route 287 in English Center, Pine Township and Route 44 in Waterville, Cummings Township.
  • Long-term closure due to extensive flood damage.
  • A detour using Route 287, Route 973, and Route 44 is being put in place.

Northumberland

• Route 405 between Susquehanna Trail (Route 1007) and Ninth Street in Milton Borough, Turbot Township.
  • A detour using Route 254, Route 147, and Susquehanna Trail is in place.
• (NEW)Brimmer Ave (Route 1014) between Canal Street and the Union County line in White Deer Township.

Union

• River Road (Route 1005) between Route 15 and Anthony Street in Kelly Township.
• River Road (Route 1008) between Tabernacle Road and New Columbia Road / Main Street in White Deer Township.
• (NEW) White Deer Pike (Route 1010) between Old Route 15 in White Deer Township and Brimmer Avenue in Watsontown.

Snyder

• White Top Road (Route 1007) between Jones Hill Road and Short Road in Washington Township.
• Middle Creek Road (Route 2009) between Route 35 and Market Street (Route 2017) in Penn Township.

Tioga

• Phoenix Road (Route 3003) between Route 6 and the Potter County line in Gaines Township.
• (LONG-TERM CLOSURE) Canada Road (Route 2025) between Cherry Flats Road (Route 2018) in Covington Township and West Hill Road (Route 2022) in Putnam Township.
  • A detour using Old State Road (Route 2022) and Williamson Road (Route 2005) is in place.
• (LONG-TERM CLOSURE) Wattles Run Road Potter Brook Road (Route 4001) at the bridge in Clymer Township.
  • Long-term closure due to extensive flood damage.
  • A detour using Route 49 and Route 349 is being put in place.
• (LONG-TERM CLOSURE) North Road (Route 4007) between Route 249 and California Road (Route 4007) in Brookfield Township.
  • Long-term closure due to extensive flood damage.
  • A detour using Route 249, Austinburg Road (Route 4009), and Route 49 is being put in place.

Sunken Branch – Closed.

Rock Run Road – Closed from Lyman Run Vista to Lyman Run Road

Lyman Run Road – Closed from Brown Hollow to the intersection of Thompson Run Road

The Coudersport Bible Institute will be starting its fall Semester Tuesday September 10. Classes run Tuesday and Thursday for 14 weeks, from 6:30- 8:00pm , located in the Life Center Classroom 2 ( the class will be available in person and online via Zoom) A Cost of 30 dollars is payable in the Church office in the Life Center.

Come join our study of the Gospel of John. The author gives us a glimpse of what it means to believe in Jesus as a source of light and life. John shows us an eternal and living God. Some key themes found in the Gospel of John are: discerning light from darkness, God’s love for His people true humanity and the divinity of Jesus . It gives us the choice to believe in God’s power over death. The Gospel of John is a book sure to enhance your knowledge of the scripture.

You may register  at gospeltabernacle.life

Penn State Extension educators will lead a training, “Question, Persuade and Refer,” developed by the QPR Institute. Participants can learn to recognize warning signs of suicide in friends, coworkers, family members or neighbors in need.

This in-person workshop will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2024, at the Wilcox Community Building, 320 Faries St., Wilcox, PA.

Save the date: August 22 Thursday evening on the Port Allegany Town Square starting at 5pm until gone. The Women’s Club will be selling Ice Cream Sundaes as a fundraiser. Get your scoops and pick your toppings! Custom flavors by your choice!  Cool down with the favorite answer: We all scream for ice cream!

EOC activated 10:45 am due heavy rain, rapidly rising water, flash flooding and numerous calls for water rescues.

Over 4 inches of rain fell in parts of the county due to remnants of Debbie.

Initially there were 7 water rescues going on simultaneously in Potter County due to rapidly rising water levels involving stranded vehicles and structural water rescues.

Throughout the day at least 26 people were rescued by first responders within Potter County.

All Potter county fire, ems, and police agencies were activated today due to flooding.

4 residents and 1 first responder transported to local hospitals for injuries sustained during this event.

44 roadways were at some point closed due to high water. Some areas reporting over 4 feet of water over roadways.

Several sluices and bridges washed out leaving at least 10 roadways closed for extended period of time until repairs can be made.

Dozens of township and state roads will require some form of repairs due to high waters. 4 inch Gas Lines were severed in Harrison Twp, numerous propane tanks washed away, a water filtration plant and sewer plant damaged in other parts of the county.

Damage assessments on-going with at least 50 homes receiving damages ranging from minor to homes completely washed away.

Dozens of outbuildings, vehicles, campers, propane tanks and trees also washed away causing major issues with sluices and bridges being clogged.

Potter County EOC , Tioga County EOC, worked with PEMA, National Guard and regional task forces to activate equipment needed to assist local first responders.

Governor Shapiro and PEMA approved the Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Teams from Johnstown and Fort

Indian Town Gap to fly into Potter and Tioga Counties performing roof top rescues as need this afternoon. Upon their arrival it was determined that the primary need at that time was in the Westfield Knoxville areas.

Water Rescue teams were also requested bringing in teams from Wellsville New York, Allegany New York, Weston Mills New York. McKean County, Clearfield County, Clinton County, and PA Fish and boat commission.

Calls for water rescue teams from Lycoming and Bradford County could not be met as they were already doing rescues in those areas. Warren County and other water rescue teams to the south were placed on standby in case needed for

Additional operational periods.

McKean County also sent several fire and EMS units to cover for Potter Companies, some of those companies placed into service in the Ulysses, Harrison Valley, Westfield areas.

Potter County Commissioners and several twp’s have  a disaster declaration into PEMA.

Penn DOT, PSP, Twp officials, DCNR, Tri-County Electric, UGI, First Energy, West Penn Electric also assisted during this event.

Please travel safely as numerous washouts are along roadways. Please be mindful of peoples’ privacy as they cleanup from this flooding.

Would like to thank all the people who helped their neighbors today get to safety and to those who donated food and drinks for first responders today .

Our communities come together in times of need and makes us all proud.

A thank you to all the counties  and agencies who reached out to help or provided teams for assistance for the residents of Potter County.

Thank you

Glenn Dunn

Potter County

911/EMA Director

Any permanent resident in Potter County who may have sustained uninsured damage due to recently flooding which occurred on August 9, 2024 should contact their Local Municipality as soon as possible and provide them with the amount of damage incurred along with any pictures.  Municipal Officials will be collecting this data and reporting to the Potter County Department of Emergency Services by 3 pm on Monday, August 12^th.

On August 9, at 7:15 pm Coudersport Ambulance was dispatched to Crandall St. For a diabetic emergency

PennDOT has lifted the speed limit and right-lane-only commercial vehicle restrictions that were in place in the region.

Due to the storm impacting the region, speed limits were reduced today to 55 mph on Interstate 80. All speeds are restored to their usual posted limits.

August 9, at 3:37 pm Coudersport was dispatched for a structure fire on North St. in WestField. The Fire is under control

On August 9, at 3:09 pm Wellsboro Fire Dept. was dispatched to 14 Purple St. for a structure Fire