Saturday, February 13, 2021
Roulette dispatched to Rt. 6 For Vehicle Crash
At 11:00 PM on Saturday, Roulette fire and EMS have been dispatched to Rt. 6 near the township live for a vehicle off the roadway. Hold in quarters except fire police. Reporting no injuries.
Coudersport dispatched for 2 vehicle crash
At 10:25 PM on Saturday, Coudersport Fire & EMS dispatched to North Hollow Road and Route 6 for a two vehicle crash. Report one vehicle in the roadway.
Coudersport Ambulance to Rt. 44 North
At 8:45 PM on Saturday, Coudersport ambulance dispatched to Rt. 44 North for difficulty breathing.
Austin Dispatched To Crash on Rt. 607
At 6:50 PM on Saturday, Austin Fire & EMS dispatched to Rt. 607 near Gas Well Road for a vehicle on its roof.
Coudersport Medic Dispatched to Cherry Springs For Snowmobile Accident
At 6:47 PM on Saturday, Coudersport Medic 7 has been dispatched to meet Kettle Creek Ambulance 26 at Cherry Springs for a victim of a snowmobile accident.
PennDOT and PA Turnpike Implement Vehicle Restrictions in Response to Winter Storm
Motorists Urged to Avoid Travel if Possible
Harrisburg, PA – In response to winter weather and icy conditions through much of the state, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) are implementing restrictions on trucks and other vehicles on certain roadways around the state, which will begin at noon today and remain in place until conditions warrant their removal. Motorists are urged to avoid travel if possible.
Effective at noon today, vehicle restrictions are anticipated on the following roadways at Tier 1 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan:
The entire length of Interstate 76/276 (PA Turnpike mainline) in both directions; and
The entire length of Interstate 476 (PA Turnpike Northeast Extension) in both directions;
Effective at 12:15 PM today, vehicle restrictions are anticipated on the following roadways at Tier 1 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan:
The entire length of Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in both directions;
The entire length of Interstate 78 in both directions;
Interstate 81 from the Maryland border to Interstate 80;
The entire length of Interstate 83 in both directions;
The entire length of Interstate 95 in both directions;
The entire length of Interstate 176 in both directions;
The entire length of Interstate 283 in both directions;
The entire length of Interstate 295 in both directions;
The entire length of Interstate 476 (non-tolled portion) in both directions; and
The entire length of Interstate 676 in both directions.
Firefighters Make Short Work of Angelica House Fire
Angelica Fire and Rescue
2/13/21
At approximately 14:44 this afternoon we were dispatch along with our automatic mutual aid from Belmont fire, Belfast fire, MTS ambulance, and D1 FAST to a structure fire at 50 Closser Ave in the Village of Angelica.
Firefighters were able to track down the fire which was between the floor joists of the first and second story of the home. Though there was some damage to the residence from the fire and us gaining access and extinguishing it, it is all repairable. We are just thankful someone was home that smelled the smoke and was there to call 911.
Thank you to all that responded and for a great save.
Ridgway Dispatched For Crash on Laurel Mill Road
At 4:50 PM on Saturday, Ridgway Fire & EMS have been dispatched to the area of 7957 Laurel Mill Road for a vehicle crash into trees. A 64 year old female reporting chest pain.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
307 PM EST Sat Feb 13 2021
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9
inches possible.
* WHERE...Warren, McKean, Potter and Tioga Counties.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
There is the potential for significant winter weather that may
impact travel.
Review winter weather safety and preparedness information at
weather.gov/winter.
The latest forecast information can be found on the
NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege,
or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.
Winter Storm Watch issued February 13 at 2:53PM EST until February 16 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations over 9
inches possible. The heaviest snow is expected Monday night and
Tuesday morning.
* WHERE...All of western and north central New York.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times with snow
covered roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the
evening commute on Monday and the morning commute on Tuesday.
INSTRUCTIONS: Begin needed preparations at home or with your vehicle. Travel
may become difficult, so plan accordingly.
Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)
Allegany County Firefighters Responding to Structure Fire on Closser Avenue
Allegany County Fire Wire
Angelica, Belfast, Belmont, and Fast team 1 dispatched for a structure fire on Closser Ave.
Kane & Mutual Aid Fire Companies Battled Fire At Kane Hardwoods Early Thursday Morning
KANE FIRE DEPT 5
At approximately 4:40am Thursday Kane Station 5 was dispatched for a commercial structure fire at Kane Hardwood with multiple fires showing in a conveyor system and silo area.
A second alarm was called due to the size and complexity of the fire and temperatures hovering near single digits.
We would like to take a moment to especially thank the Ludlow, Mt. Jewett, Sheffield, Wilcox, and Johnsonburg fire departments along with the various other departments that filled in for them while they came to assist us.
A special shout out to Wilcox for attending to and transporting our injured firefighter to UPMC Kane for treatment.
Without the help that volunteer fire departments share quite often and the support of the communities, none would be as successful on their own.
Picture credits go to Wilcox FD FB page and Dave Carlson.
Police Reform regarding the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office
Hair Auction helps Penn State DuBois close in on THON Goal
WOMEN WRITERS MUST REGISTER BY FRIDAY, FEB. 19 TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2021 HG WOMEN’S PROJECT “WOODPECKER LIPS”
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WELL ARMED WOMAN SHOOTING CHAPTER, TIOGA COUNTY, PA TO MEET THURSDAY, FEB. 18
Lynda A. Steinhauser, 79,formerly of South Avenue, Bradford, PA.
Friday, February 12, 2021
Crash on Rt. 66
Laurie S. REES, 50, of Port Allegany, PA.
Lois C.Bell, 93, of Valleybrook Drive, Bradford, PA.
Elizabeth A. "Tootie" Eschrich, 90, formerly of 24 Cross Drive, Bradford, PA.
Taryn A. Couch, 25, of Bradford, PA.
COVID 19 Vaccine Update
COVID 19 Vaccine Update
The COVID 19 vaccine rollout here in Pennsylvania has not been perfect and I have heard from many folks struggling to find appointments for themselves or their loved ones who are eligible under the expanded Phase 1A category. The Department of Health has acknowledged the problems and is taking several steps to fix them moving forward.
Your Turn
They have launched a new tool called Your Turn to help Pennsylvanians understand where they fall in the vaccine prioritization effort and to be alerted when it is their turn to schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine.
If an individual does not have internet access or is unable to use the Your Turn tool, they can call 877-PA-HEALTH and speak with a representative to determine eligibility. If an individual is eligible, the representative will help the individual locate nearby vaccine providers and provide contact information so the individual can make a vaccine appointment directly with a provider.
As of Friday, February 12 – the Department of Health is issuing a new order to improve the administration, scheduling and reporting of vaccinations. Here’s what will be included in the new order:
Administration:
To address the limited supply of vaccine at this time, all vaccine providers will be required to administer a specific percentage of vaccine first doses received within seven days of receipt of those doses. There will be caveats for inclement weather.
Vaccine will be administered in accordance with the current Phase of Pennsylvania’s vaccine rollout.
For two-dose vaccines, providers will make every appropriate effort to ensure available appointment for that second dose.
Appointments:
In addition to online scheduling systems and publishing appointment availability, providers must also have a phone-based registration system to schedule appointments for the administration of any applicable dose. Phone lines cannot simply direct patients to a website; scheduling over the phone must be made available for individuals who cannot access online scheduling.
Providers will report that information to the Department for publishing on our website.
Reporting:
As health equity remains a priority, vaccine providers will continue to report race and ethnicity of vaccine recipients in accordance with the Order published in December.
Providers will enter information in the Department’s immunization registry to record receipt of vaccine and ongoing inventory levels.
Administration of vaccine doses within 24 hours into PASIIS.
Accountability:
The COVID-19 vaccination effort requires the collaboration and cooperation of leaders at all levels of government, legislators, vaccine providers, citizens, and stakeholders. It is our collective responsibility to work together to slow the spread of COVID-19 until it is curtailed. Adherence to the Order is part of that responsibility.
The Department may reduce or suspend allocations of first doses for those vaccine providers who do not comply with the Order.
Our supply remains a problem, and while we can expect increased doses soon from the federal government, we will need to remain patient before vaccines are available on demand to the general public. In the meantime, please keep up social distancing and wearing a mask.