Sullivan County Dept. of Emergency Services

10/30/2026

09/25/2026

Today, our office participated in a fire drill at the Sullivan County School District alongside Fire & EMS personnel from seven area volunteer fire companies.

The drill provided an opportunity for responders to practice critical emergency operations, including fire suppression, search & rescue, and patient transport.

A special thank you to the Laporte Volunteer Fire Company and the Sullivan County School District for organizing and providing this valuable training opportunity. Exercises like this help strengthen coordination, communication, and preparedness among our local emergency responders. 🚒🚑

09/14/2026

FYI, bridge closure on Rock Run Road.

On August 31, 2026, a routine inspection was conducted of the iron bridge structure on Rock Run Road. The inspection revealed significant cracks and degradation in the supports of the bridge. For public safety, the decision has been made to close the bridge to vehicular traffic. The bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic with concrete barricades on Monday September 14, 2026. We are aware this creates a detour for the public, however the safety of our forest visitors is our number one priority. The bridge will remain open to pedestrian traffic. Proper signage will be placed at the intersection of Rock Run Road and PA Route 154 and also at the intersection of Rock Run Road and Loyalsock Road warning motorists of the bridge closure.

The replacement of the bridge is currently underway, with the projected starting of construction date of 2/15/27. The estimated completion date is 11/15/29

Eric Probert
District Forester

09/11/2026

From Flood to Recovery

On July 14, 2025, an intense storm with heavy rainfall hit Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. Five to six inches of rain in just a short time caused localized flooding in the Davidson Township area. As a result, five projects were identified as needing assistance through the Natural Resources Conservati

09/03/2026

Sullivan County Courthouse will be closed the remainder of the day 9/3/26 due to an extended power outage. They will resume operations tomorrow at 8:30am

Due to an unforeseen and extended power outage, the Sullivan County Courthouse will be closed Thursday, September 3, 2026. Regular hours for the Courthouse are to resume on September 4, 2026 at 8:30AM. The following county office will remain open: Sullivan County Children and Youth Sullivan C

08/26/2026

The Sullivan County Department of Emergency Services was notified of positive West Nile Virus mosquito samples collected in Sullivan County. Positive West Nile Virus mosquito samples have been collected at sites in Davidson Township and Dushore Borough. Larval and adult mosquito surveillance in these areas will continue through the rest of the season.
There has been no notification of individuals contracting the virus. To help prevent everyone from exposure to mosquito’s that carry the West Nile Virus we have been asked to pass along the following precautionary steps.

Please encourage residents to take the following precautions:
· Stay indoors during peak mosquito hours (dusk to dawn)
· Wear long sleeves, pants, and closed toes shoes, if possible.
· Wear EPA registered repellents.
Additional information about the risks of West Nile Virus and how citizens can reduce the risk of exposure can be found at the PA DEP WNV WEBSITE: Mosquitoes | Department of Environmental Protection | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

For more information please use the link to the county website for more information.

The Sullivan County Department of Emergency Services was notified of positive West Nile Virus mosquito samples collected in Sullivan County.

07/29/2026

❗️There are still spots available.

✏️Please register by Friday, August 7th.

If you need help registering, please reach out to our office.

07/03/2026

***UPDATE***
All the cooling centers have been closed.

7/3/26 COOLING CENTERS 6:05PM
With the storms that just blew through Sullivan County we have opened a couple cooling centers for those that are in need.
Those looking for a cool area in the Laporte Boro, Laporte Township areas can use the Laporte Fire Company Social Hall at 114 Maple Street in Laporte Boro.
The Davidson Township area (Sonestown, Muncy Valley areas) can use either the Davidson Township building at 20 Michelle Road in Sonestown or the Muncy Valley Fire hall at 11997 Route 42 Muncy Valley
Eldredsville Volunteer Fire Company at 402 Route 4007, Elkland Township