Greene Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, 1145 Garver Lane Chambersburg, PA 17202

Greene Township Emergency Management Report – Widespread Power Outage

Media Release
Greene Township Emergency Management Agency
Emergency Management Report No. 1-2025

Date: January 21, 2025
Time: 6:43 AM
Incident Type: Widespread Power Outage

At 6:43 AM, Greene Township Emergency Management Agency (EMA) was alerted to a widespread power outage in Greene Township. With temperatures at 9°F, concerns included cold weather emergencies, traffic signal outages, and potential flooding from frozen pipes.

Key Actions Taken:

  • Generators were deployed to traffic signals.
  • Fire chiefs were notified to keep crews on standby.
  • Nursing homes were contacted to assess resident needs.
  • Coordination ensured readiness for transportation and warming shelters.

Thanks to efficient coordination, no significant incidents or injuries occurred. Operations discontinued approximately 9:30 AM.

Acknowledgment:
We thank the Franklin County Department of Emergency Services, fire and EMS departments, and all involved for their dedication to public safety during this incident.

For more information, contact Shawn M. Corwell Greene Township EMA.