The Blizzard of 2010…Scott Township Emergency Management Activated

When the heavy snow started to fall Friday night February 5, 2010, Scott Township Emergency Management went into action. Starting at 1030 that evening we met with the Director of Public Services and put a plan in place to activate the township Emergency Operations Center. Trees and power lines were down across the area. Scott Township declared a State of Emergency on Saturday morning.

EMA Volunteers along with our township Manager and several of our Commissioners worked long hours at the EOC to answer the phones and assist our residents. A few areas of the township were without power for several days. Arrangements were made with Vanadium Woods Village and Providence Point to provide accommodations for families with no place to go. The townships EMS provided assistance in transporting individuals to the shelters and our Fire Departments went door-to-door checking on some of the hardest hit areas. Our Police department was busy with accidents, stranded motorists and road closures.

It takes many dedicated individuals working together during times of disaster, a special thanks goes out to all that helped putting the needs of our residents ahead of their own needs. Anyone that is interested in serving on the township Emergency Management team is encouraged to contact the township offices. 412-276-5300x300.