Information provided by PA Fish and Boat commission.
The PA Fish and Boat Commission is advising all residents living downstream of Speedwell Forge Lake Dam in Elizabeth Township to evacuate the area immediately.
Evacuate the low lying areas along the Hammer Creek and Cocalico Creek through portions of Elizabeth, Warwick, Ephrata, and West Earl Townships.
If you require shelter during the emergency you should report to Manheim Township Middle School, 150 School Dr. in Neffsville.
Randall Gockley, Lancaster County Emergency Management Coordinator stated the Dam has not failed. This is strictly a precautionary step in case of failure.
Approximately 80 homes below the dam are impacted by this. Homes included in the evacuation will be notified by a telephone message or visit from emergency officials.
The PA Fish and Boat Commission is advising all residents living downstream of Speedwell Forge Lake Dam in Elizabeth Township to evacuate the area immediately.
Evacuate the low lying areas along the Hammer Creek and Cocalico Creek through portions of Elizabeth, Warwick, Ephrata, and West Earl Townships.
If you require shelter during the emergency you should report to Manheim Township Middle School, 150 School Dr. in Neffsville.
Randall Gockley, Lancaster County Emergency Management Coordinator stated the Dam has not failed. This is strictly a precautionary step in case of failure.
Approximately 80 homes below the dam are impacted by this. Homes included in the evacuation will be notified by a telephone message or visit from emergency officials.