Canton Township Emergency Management

🚨🚨🚨BURN BAN 🚨🚨🚨

Please be advised that due to the extreme heat and lack of rain, a BURN BAN has been implemented in Canton Township UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Absolutely NO BURNING OF ANY KIND is permitted within our township at this time. Anyone found to be in violation of this ban will be subject to fines and/or penalties.

Please stay cautious and alert for spontaneous fires. Even a cigarette thrown from a car could ignite a dry patch of grass and become a full blown brush fire.

If you see fire contact 911 immediately with your location so responders can dispatch ASAP.

Help keep our firefighters safe and follow the burn ban! 🚒👨🏼‍🚒

🚨Canton Community🚨

We’d like to wish all our members and first responders a very Happy Independence Day!

As you celebrate our nation with your loved one’s today and over the weekend please remember to do so responsibly. We deeply value our community and want you to be as safe as possible while you enjoy this holiday.

* Please follow all local and state laws and ordinances regarding fireworks.

* If you are traveling, allow extra time to get where you’re going and stay alert for distracted or intoxicated drivers.

* If you are intoxicated DO NOT DRIVE. Call an Uber, Lyft, or taxi. This holiday is one of the highest for fatal car accidents and many can be avoided by staying OFF THE ROADS.

* Check on your veteran friends. Firework explosions can be difficult for our veterans and they may need some support.

* Keep alert for children playing or young adults walking who may be hard to see in poorly lit neighborhoods.

* Keep an eye out for animals who may have wondered due to fireworks and could run into streets while lost.

If you experience an emergency, call 911 so responders can be sent to you. If you have a vehicle related emergency, get as far off the road as possible while you wait for assistance.

First responders may be delayed due to high call volumes, please be patient and safe if you wait.

Stay safe out there, and as always, don’t forget to thank a first responder!

🚨🚨 Make sure your people in the red zone are safe!

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Canton Community!

What a DAY! Thank you to everyone who came out to the Canton Township Annual Community Day Picnic! We had a huge turnout even in the 90+ degree heat!

The baskets were amazing this year and someone even took home an ENTIRE patio set! Thank you to all our donors for making this year’s auction such a success!

Food was catered by Gabby Market and the ice cream coolers and slushees flowed! Thanks to the township crew who dished out the goods and they were delicious!!

Canton EMA, Canton Volunteer Fire Company, Taylorstown Volunteer Fire Company, and Ambulance and Chair were on scene to monitor the heat waves, let the kiddos touch-a-truck, and inform the community about our new smoke alarm and address safety kit programs! Thank you for keeping us safe and always learning!

We had magic, music, a dunk tank, sprinklers, a photo booth and so much more!! It was a wonderful turnout and we’re so happy to be able to talk to and connect with our community members every year. We are a small slice of this county, and events like this allow us to get your input, feedback and concerns outside of stiff conference rooms. These events are what make our little community strong, and we’re only getting better!

Stay tuned here for more township events and information. Stay safe and cool- and as always, don’t forget to thank a first responder!

Photos: Angela Barnhart & Sheila Renz

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Did you see Sunday’s paper?! We are proud to announce that we were one of the almost 50 local first responder agencies to receive grants from the Range Resources Good Neighbor Fund through the Washington County Community Foundation!

Through this grant and the assistance of Jim Crockett and Amanda Jobes at our local Busy Beaver, we have purchased several 911 Address Safety Kits. These are highly visible and reflective address kits that can be quickly and easily installed by first responders or residents.

The clear and easily visible identification of home addresses allows first responders to find and respond to emergencies quickly and efficiently. If your address is hard to find- so are you!

We will be handing out to and/or installing these kits for residents who request them and are currently without clear address signage, while prioritizing our most at-risk community members including those with disabilities, our veterans and those with special needs and considerations. Supplies are limited, but this is only the first step in this new program!

If you’re registered, come by our table at the Canton Community Picnic THIS Saturday from 11:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.! We’ll have more information about this program, the smoke alarm installation program through your Canton VFC and other useful information to help keep your household safe and prepared! We’ll see you there!

A huge Thank You to the Range Resources Corporation and Washington County Community Foundation for this opportunity! And thank you to our mutual aid partners who also received this grant to help keep their and our communities safer in the face of danger.

Stay safe out there and don’t forget to thank a first responder!

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Due to the high temperatures this week, the Canton Township Municipal building located at 1265 West Chestnut Street is open as a cooling center. If you need an escape from the heat please use this resource. For more information please call the office at (724) 225-8990.

🚨🚨Canton Community!!🚨🚨

Please be advised that we are expecting to have extremely hot weather over the next week. Temperatures will be well above average and NOW is the time to prepare.

* Utilize fans and air conditioners if you are able. Try to have cold water or something containing electrolytes on hand.

* Make sure you limit outdoor activities if you can. If you cannot, wear loose fitting clothing that is light colored. Take frequent breaks and make sure to STAY HYDRATED!

* Remember the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and stroke and take action if you experience either.

*FollowUS National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA for the latest weather updates and alerts.

*If you have an emergency dial 911 and responders will be sent to you.

Also, please consider making a water or Gatorade donation to your local first responders. The heat waves are brutal and they go through supplies quickly.

Stay safe and don’t forget to thank a first responder.

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Canton Community!

Don’t forget our Canton Township Annual Community Day Picnic is coming up fast! Get your tickets before they’re gone! We’ll see you there!

Today we mourn, honor and remember our military men and women who paid the ultimate price in defense of our nation and freedoms.

Thank you for your bravery and sacrifice.

❤️🤍💙

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We’d like to take a second to thank all our EMS partners for their tireless dedication to our community. We greatly appreciate all the time you give and all you do to keep us safe and healthy!

Don’t forget to thank a EMS responder!

🚨Canton Community!🚨

If you are a resident or business that suffered serious property damage during the severe storm on April 11-12, 2024, there are resources available to you!

The SBA Agency Declaration for Pennsylvania has opened an application for assistance and you may qualify. For more information and how to apply go to https://www.yourcanton.com/2221/Emergency-Management .

Emergency Management | Canton Township, PA The Emergency Management Coordinator is Joseph Joscsak. The duties of Emergency Management are to prepare for and respond to all natural and man-made disasters with Canton Township. Please call 724-225-8990 Ext 1 for more information.

🚨🚒 Hear ye! Hear ye!! 🚒🚨

Are you looking to start or expand your firefighting career? Why not start here?!

The Canton Township Board of Supervisors will be accepting applications for multiple part-time firefighter positions.

Please stop by the Canton Township Municipal Building at 1265 West Chestnut Street, Washington, PA 15301, Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p. m. And Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a job description and application.

Applications will be accepted until May 29, 2024, at 4:30 p.m..

We had the pleasure of hosting a very special training over the weekend. Titled “Essentials in the Fire Chaplaincy”, this training provided fire service members and chaplains with the tools needed to address mental health concerns among citizens and their fellow first responders. First responders are at a high risk of occupational exposure to traumatic events and stress. The presence of Fire Chaplains allows first responders to seek assistance from individuals who share their same first responder experiences, improving perceived empathy and trust in mental health resources offered by their department. These individuals maintain the primary mission of offering non-denominational, non-sectarian spiritual aid, comfort, and help to citizens, first responders and their families.

This class was taught by instructors from the Federation of Fire Chaplains who traveled from Maryland and Texas! Students were from Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia. This was a wonderful class and we’re happy to have been a part of it.

Congratulations Fire Chaplains and thank you for your service!

Canton Community!

Have you dried off yet? Here comes more rain!
We’re expecting rain throughout the afternoon with possible thunderstorms this evening. This brings a risk of high winds, possible hail and tornadoes. Stay alert of flooding as our area is still recovering from last weeks storm.

If you encounter flooding or a hazard on the roadway- report it immediately to 911 and AVOID THE AREA. TURN AROUND- DON’T DROWN.

Stay tuned here and at US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA for more updates.

And don’t forget to thank a first responder!

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We would like to take a moment to thank all of the first responders who sprang into action during Thursdays storm. Our entire area was hit hard and fast with over 2.5 inches of rain after an already wet week. This was so overwhelming for our area that DOZENS of people were evacuated, endangered in flood waters, and suffered serious property damages.

We had multiple agencies working together to provide the resources to get community members from the hazardous areas to safety. Utilizing water rescue equipment, multiple fire apparatus and equipment, public buses, ambulances, personal vehicles, road crew equipment and MULTIPLE personnel to get the job done. Agencies from our entire area pulled together to help with whatever they could as each tried to manage their own hazards and needs. It was an all hands on deck situation, and all hands showed up.

EMA Coordinator Joscsak immediately obtained busses from GG&C to shuttle citizens to the emergency shelter. This allowed for a faster evacuation and freed up responders for other emergency calls as flooding quickly turned bad situations worse.

The Canton Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company’s members not only responded to the constant calls, but also set up the emergency shelter at their station while backup was on the way. They sprang into action to handle busses of people and reached out to the community for resources. And the community answered. Within 2 HOURS they received enough volunteers and donations to house those displaced for the night. This pop-up shelter provided safety and comfort to the many people who are still navigating the effects of this storm, in their dire time of need. KUDOS to our fire crew!!

Finally, thank you to the volunteers that came out with donations, arranged for pickups, abandoned their homes to help with the shelter, assist their neighbors and stepped up in whatever way they could to help in a crisis. Including those who kept updating the public via social media with posts and pictures of areas responders were working to get to. There are less responders than there are community members, and when you report, repost, and reach out to help to alert others, it helps keep us ALL better informed and safer.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE INVOLVED!

It was a tremendous community response and we are very proud to be part of this Canton Community.

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/water-rescues-pittsburgh-area-washington-county/

https://www.observer-reporter.com/news/local-news/2024/apr/12/region-pounded-with-more-flooding/

Region pounded with more flooding Record rainfall in Southwestern Pennsylvania wreaked havoc across Washington and Greene counties overnight, causing flooding that resulted in several water rescues and evacuations, business closings and dozens of road closures. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh issued a flash flood warning....

🚨Canton Community!

Canton Fire Company reports they have plenty of donations- thank you to everyone who reached out to them and pulled together for those displaced!

Thank you to our fire department, road crew, EMA, police, and EMS for all your hard work tonight and always!

A special thank you to the Canton Township Fire Company and community volunteers who are running the shelter until more help arrives.

More rain is coming, so STAY HOME if you can!

Continue to report incidents to 911, and if you see a first responder this week, make sure you THANK THEM!

🚨🚨Resource Request🚨🚨

We have had multiple incidents and several evacuations. At this time, the Canton Township Fire and Rescue Company is accepting donations of clothes, cots and blankets at their primary station located at 700 Weirch Avenue.

If you have donations please call (724) 228-1241 they are willing to pick them up within a reasonable distance! Do not risk yourself! Call and talk to one of the members to arrange safe transport!

🚨RESIDENTS OF CANTON TOWNSHIP🚨

If you do not need to be out-STAY HOME.

Emergency response crews are responding to multiple events and flooded roadways. To assist them in their duties, PLEASE STAY OFF THE ROADS IF ABLE.

The following roads are closed:
-Miller Road
-McClay Road
-South Hewitt Avenue
-North Hewitt Avene
-Jefferson Avenue between Shortys and Al’n Rubens

**Roadways on standby for possible closure:
-Henderson Avenue

Continue to report hazards and flooding to 911, but be patient as crews respond.

🚨🚨🚨ROAD CLOSURES🚨🚨🚨

Due to flooding MILLER ROAD and MCCLAY ROAD are CLOSED. More information will be made available when able.

🚨🚨Flooding continues in the areas of:

-the GG & C Bus company and Al'an Ruben's Bar & Grill on Jefferson Avenue;

-170E exit 16;

-Chestnut Street;

PLEASE AVOID THESE AREAS!

First responders are evaluating these roadways, and will update as soon as they are able.

Continue to report hazards to 911 and please be patient as our responders handle these calls.

🚨🚨REPORTED FLOODING🚨🚨

Flooding has been reported in the areas of the GG & C Bus company and Al'an Ruben's Bar & Grill on Jefferson Avenue!

-Additional flooding on 170E and Chestnut Street.

PLEASE AVOID THESE AREAS!

First responders are evaluating these roadways, and will update as soon as they are able.

Continue to report hazards to 911 and please be patient as our responders handle these calls.

🚨🚨Tornado Watch until 9:00 p.m.🚨🚨

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia until 9 PM EDT.

Canton Community!

Please be advised that we are again in the path of stormy weather with possible severe winds, sudden downpours and flooding. This watch and advisory is in effect until 11:00 p.m. for our area, but stay tuned here and to US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA for changing updates.

If you encounter an emergency, see a debris blocked or flooded roadway, PLEASE contact 911 immediately so responders can be dispatched.

Stay safe and dry!

🐰Canton Community🐰

Thank you to everyone who braved the chill and came out for Saturday’s Easter activities! There were lots of eggs to be found, food to be had and pictures with Mr. Easter Bunny himself! Some of the eggs were tricky this year, as Kayleigh found out when she found a special egg and took home an Android Tablet! Congratulations big winner! Even the road crew hit the hay and paid Mr. Bunny a visit!

Thank you to all the volunteers for making this and all our events happen. We would be lost without all your dedication and hard work behind the scenes for events like this. We’ll see you at the next one!

And as always, don’t forget to thank a first responder!

Canton Community!

We’ve definitely had some rain the last few days, according to this 4.37 inches! While most of the precipitation is behind us, stay alert for continued flooding as rivers in our area try to manage this sudden influx. Check on your family close to major waterways and watch out for one another.

Remember to report any flooded roadways to 911 and as always, thank a first responder.

How much rain fell in the last 4 days? The simple answer is: too much.

🚨Caldwell Avenue reopened🚨

The waters have receded and all hazards are now clear. Please travel with caution as we continue to monitor changing storm conditions.

If you see flooding in our area, please report it immediately so we can take action to mitigate these hazards and keep you safe.

🚨🚨ROAD CLOSED🚨🚨

CALDWELL AVENUE between Weirich Avenue and Green Street is CLOSED. PLEASE avoid this area until further notice.

Please be considerate of our EMS and Fire friends who must now navigate closed roads in our and other townships. Please be patient with first responders as they try to get where they need to be.

Stay safe!

🚨Tornado Watch impacting our area🚨

A Tornado Watch has been issued for portions of eastern OH, northern WV, and southwestern PA until 2 AM.
Now is the time to make sure you have way of receiving NWS warnings and a place to shelter if Tornado or Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are issued for your area.

🚨Weather Warning🚨

While there is currently a break in the rain, more storms are expected in our area through the evening, overnight and tomorrow. We currently have a flood warning and watch in effect for the next several hours.

As of 2:17 p.m., there have been NO reports in our township of road hazards or flooding.

If you observe trees blocking a roadway or flooded roadways, contact 911 immediately to get resources deployed and avoid the area. We can only respond if YOU report the hazards.

US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA

🚨Weather Warning🚨

The US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA has issued us a potential storm warning for our area. Heavy rain, damaging winds, and hail are expected over the next three days, which could lead to flash flooding and hazardous road conditions. Stay alert when driving and maintain safe distances between vehicles.

To report an emergency or dangerous road condition, contact 9-1-1 and they will immediately activate responders.

Stay tuned for more weather alerts as they become available.