UPDATE: The Red Cross has set up a shelter at the Columbia Montour Vo-Tech School. This has changed from Reliance Fire Company. Animals may go with you as long as they are crated. Benton Police and Penn Dot have requested that if you are not a Benton resident do not go into Benton. Route 487 Main Street Benton is closed around the Hoboken Sub Shop.
UPDATE: There is a shelter open in Berwick at the Reliance Fire Company on 501 West 3rd Street in Berwick. Pets may a company you as long as they are in a crate.
BLOOMSBURG – An evacuation notice has been issued for the west end of Bloomsburg due to flooding of Fishing Creek. Columbia/Montour 911 announced evacuations at 12:30 p.m. Monday. Residents in Bloomsburg’s west end are now ordered to be prepared to evacuate, especially all residents west of Railroad Street.
Emergency officials say all residents should have personal items ready with the possibility of being away for up to 72 hours. Residents should even consider leaving as soon as possible to reduce the possibility of being caught unaware.
If flooding becomes imminent, Bloomsburg Police will sound the flood warning system. If you hear the flood warning siren, this means to evacuate immediately. Anyone with questions should call 570-339-5741.
