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Christmas Tree Pick-Up Schedule – 2021
Lackawanna County Residents can take Christmas Trees to the Lackawanna Recycling Center @ 3400 Boulevard Ave in Scranton during regular business hours at no cost in January.
Planning Commission Meeting Update
The Lackawanna County Regional Planning Commission will hold its monthly meetings on the Second Thursday of the Month at 10:30 a.m. in 2021.
Meeting dates are:
January 14th, February 11th, March 11th, April 8th, May 13th, June 10th, July 8th, August 12th, September 9th, October 14th, November 4th and December 9th.
Commission’s Meetings are held on the 5th floor of the Lackawanna County Government Center at the Globe, 123 Wyoming Avenue in Scranton. In order to comply with the Lackawanna County Board of Commissioner’s Declaration of Disaster Emergency dated March 16, 2020 all meeting will be held virtually on the Zoom Platform and lived streamed on ECTV’s You Tube Channel until expiration of the emergency. The public is invited to view the lived streamed meeting.
County residents my submit comments/questions or request log-in information in writing via e-mail with their name and address to either [email protected] or [email protected] no later than 9:00 AM on the day of the meeting.
Land Bank Virtual Meeting Information
The next meeting of the Lackawanna County Land Bank is scheduled for Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 11:00AM.
This meeting will be held virtually. The meeting will be live streamed on YouTube.
The public may send their comments/questions in writing with their name and address to be answered and included in the minutes of the meeting to Ralph Pappas at [email protected] no later than 9:00AM on the day of the meeting.
Board of Commissioners Meeting Update
Notice Is Hereby Given that the Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners Meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday January 20, 2021 at 10am will now be held Monday January 25, 2021 at 10am virtually, in order to comply with the Board’s Declaration of Disaster Emergency dated March 16, 2020, and Governor Wolf’s Shelter in Place Order dated March 27, 2020. The meeting will be live streamed on YouTube. The public is invited to view the live streamed meeting.
County residents may send their comments / questions, in writing with their name and address, to be answered and included in the minutes by emailing: [email protected] no later than 9:00am on the day of the meeting.
Brian Jeffers, Chief of Staff
Lackawanna County Board Of Commissioners
Notice Is Hereby Given that the Lackawanna County Prison Board Meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday January 20, 2021 at 12:30PM will now be held Monday January 25, 2021 at 12:30pm virtually on YouTube per the County’s Emergency Declaration and the Governor’s Shelter in Place Order. The public is invited to view this live streamed meeting.
County residents may send their comments / questions, in writing with their name and address, to be answered and included in the minutes by emailing: [email protected] no later than 9:00am on the day of the meeting.
Judge J. Gibbons, Chairman
Lackawanna County Prison Board
Court Order Extending Judicial Emergency in Lackawanna County
In accord with the Order of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court dated May 27, 2020, the Judicial Emergency in the 45th Judicial District of Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, is hereby extended through February 28th, 2021.
Lackawanna County COVID – 19 Emergency Judicial Orders
Commissioners Void Contract; Free Access Restored
The Lackawanna County Commissioners have officially voided today (November 20) a contract with Infocon, a records technology firm, which charged a fee for accessing, searching and reviewing documents and cases in the Register of Wills Office and Clerk of Judicial Records offices, respectively.
The Commissioners along with County Solicitor Atty. Frank Ruggiero worked with Infocon to void the contract that was approved at the November 4 Commissioners meeting.
This action and the reinstatement of the original contract with Infocon, which provides free public access to records, through the County portal, went into effect today (November 20) at 1 pm.
The Commissioners will formally rescind Resolution 20-0224, the new contract, at the next regular meeting slated for December 2.
Lackawanna County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020 Update – Public Review and Comment Draft
Any Member(s) of the Public that have Comments or Questions Regarding the Plan should contact Mary Liz Donato at: [email protected]
This policy will be followed for public entry into the Government Center and this office must be adhered to. Highlights of the policy are detailed here
Policies and Procedures Effective June 10, 2020 Until Further Notice are Detailed here
Declaration Of Emergency Regarding the Coronavirus (March 16, 2020)
Commissioners Implement Major Safeguards Against Coronavirus
The Lackawanna County Commissioners announced today (March 20) tighter measures to safeguard both the general public and County staff in their attempt to stop the exposure, transmission and spread of the Coronavirus.
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PA State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals
PA Dept of Health COVID19 Pregnancy Fact Sheet
PA Dept of Health COVID19 Pregnancy Fact Sheet (Spanish)
PennDot – Lackawanna County – Scranton Local Bridge Group Replacements
Community Leaders Join Gov. Wolf to Call for End to COVID-Related Discrimination
PA State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals
Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,579 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 14,559
PA Dept. of Health COVID-19 Guidance on Breastfeeding
PA Dept. of Health COVID-19 Guidance on Breastfeeding (Spanish)
Scam Warning: Fraudsters Using New Tactics to Steal Personal Data During COVID-19 Pandemic
Correctional Industries is Making COVID-Related Supplies for DOC, Other State Agencies
PennDOT Reopens Additional Roadside Rest Areas
CDC – Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals
Wolf Administration Announces Funding Available to Help Volunteer Fire Companies Battle Wildfires
Gov. Wolf: Health Sec. Signs Order Providing Building Safety Measures to Combat COVID-19
Important News about recent changes to the Pennsylvania Primary Election related to COVID-19
Gov. Wolf, Religious Leaders Encourage Alternate Forms of Religious Gatherings
Wolf Administration Announces New Resource for Manufacturers to Produce COVID-19-Related Supplies
Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,597 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 10,017
Homemade Mask fact sheet (Spanish)
NEW COVID-19 Guidance for EMS Agencies
Gov. Wolf Calls for Universal Masking – Video
Gov. Wolf Calls for Universal Masking
PA DOH Understanding the difference – Mask Chart
PA DOH Homemade Mask Factsheet
PA State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals
PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,404 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 8,420
Governor’s Office Press Clips April 3, 2020
UPMC proceeds with closure of Sunbury hospital
Regional News Resources from PEMA
COVID-19 Unemployment Compensation Guidance from Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
White House COVID-19 National Briefing
Governor’s Office Press Clips April 2, 2020
PA State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals
PA DCNR Provides Guidance on Outdoor Activities During Coronavirus Outbreak
State Police Reinforces Commitment to Prevent, Investigate Bias-Based Crimes
Extension of Filing Deadline Applies to Trusts/Estates, Partnerships and S Corporations
PHMC’s Historic Sites and Museums to Remain Closed through April 30 as Part of COVID-19 Mitigation
Wolf Administration: Business Exemption Submission Period Ends Friday, April 3
Wolf Administration Grants Extension to License to Carry Firearm Permits
PA Department of Banking and Securities Warns of COVID-19-Related Investment Schemes
World Health Organization Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report
PA State Police Refines Response Guidelines for Certain Non-Emergency Incidents
Wolf Administration Grants Six-Month Extension to Act 235 Certifications
Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 756 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 4,843
Governor Wolf: Request for Major Disaster Declaration Approved
State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals
Work Continues on PennDOT Emergency and Critical Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Projects
CDC Issues Domestic Travel Advisory for New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S. as of March 30, 2020
Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 693 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 4,087
State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals
Pennsylvania Council on Aging (PCOA) Survey
PA Department of Corrections Reports First Case of COVID-19
Decon and Reuse of N95 Respirators to Address Worldwide PPE Shortages During the COVID‐19 Pandemic
NIOSH Guidance on reusing any N95 Mask Using the Recommendations above
Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 643 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 3,394
Wolf Administration Receives USDA Approval for COVID-19 Disaster Food Distribution
Department of Community and Economic Development Reminds Businesses of Available Guidance, Resources
Pennsylvania is Reinforcing the Health Care System to Fight COVID-19
PA Dept. of Health COVID-19 Business Risk Assessment Tool
PA Dept. of Health Guidance on Business Practices Amid COVID-19
PA Dept. of Health COVID-19 Quaratine – Isolation Work Guidance
PA Dept. of Health COVID-19 Fact Sheet and FAQ for Businesses
A Case vs. A Contact vs. A Contact of A Contact
Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 533 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 2,751
State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals
Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 531 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 2,218
Pennsylvania Extends License Renewal Deadlines for Nurses and Others During Coronavirus Emergency
CCAP Communications Websites and COVID-19 Resources
Federal REAL ID Enforcement Deadline Postponed to October 2021
COVID-19 Guidance on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
COVID-19 Guidance for WIC Clinics
REVISED Guidance on COVID-19 for Dental Health Care Personnel in Pennsylvania
Weekly updates on the COVID-19 response from CDC
Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 560 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 1,687
PA Dept of Health Multilingual Resouces
Gov. Wolf Announces $50 Million to Purchase Medical Equipment and Supplies to Fight COVID-19
State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals
Governor Wolf Announces Financial Assistance Available to Small Businesses
Critical DHS Services Are Still Available Online Despite Closures
State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals
Pennsylvania to Allow Retired Health Care Professionals to Bolster COVID-19 Response
Secretary of Agriculture on Food Supply and Hoarding: It’s Hurting Pennsylvania’s Food Banks
Gov. Wolf’s COVID Stay at Home Guidance
Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 207 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 851
Non-Life Sustaining Businesses List – Hindi version
Non-Life Sustaining Businesses FAQ – Hindi version
Non-Life Sustaining Businesses List – Arabic version
Non-Life Sustaining Businesses FAQ – Arabic version
Non-Life Sustaining Businesses List – KHMER version
Non-Life Sustaining Businesses FAQ – KHMER version
Pennsylvania Department of Education Extends School Closures through at least April 6th
Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 165 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 644
County’s Youth & Family Services Office Operations Brief
Pennsylvania Expands Access to Pharmacy Service
Coronavirus, or COVID-19 – When to call 911 for Emergencies
Fire Stations to serve Masked Bandits Project
Governor, First Lady Wolf: Pennsylvania’s Food Supply is Reliable, Accessible, and Life-Sustaining
Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 103 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 371
Questions about the Governor’s announcement regarding life-sustaining businesses?
Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 83 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 268
Governor Wolf, Secretary of Health to Provide Update on COVID-19 via Virtual Press Conference
Gov. Wolf: All Non-Life Sustaining Businesses to close
Order – Gov. Wolf: All Non-Life Sustaining Businesses to close
Non-Life Sustaining Businesses List (Updated 3/23)
Life-Sustaining Business Frequently Asked Questions (Updated 3/24)
Waiver Process for Keeping Physical Locations Open Form
Live Feed – March 19, 2020 – Wolf Administration to Provide Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Wolf Administration Announces First Death Related to COVID-19
Governor Wolf to United States Census Bureau Officials: Extend 2020 Census Deadline
Governor Wolf Requests Disaster Declaration for Small Businesses and Non-Profits to Obtain Loans
Wolf Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians to Mitigate Risk by Responding to Census Early
American Red Cross Message – Please Donate
American Red Cross Message – Is It Safe?
Wolf Administration Directs Families to Emergency Food Assistance During COVID-19 Mitigation
Pa. National Guard Supports Pennsylvanians Repatriated from Travel on Grand Princess Cruise
Wolf Administration Updates Businesses on Guidance for COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts
Governor Wolf Announces Closure of Pennsylvania Schools
Wolf Administration Urges Drug and Alcohol Treatment Providers to Review Continuity Plans
PA Dept. of Health Coronavirus, or COVID-19 Situation Report
CDC Daily Key Points Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) Outbreak – March 12, 2020
Department of Corrections Cancels Visits Statewide, Begins Enhanced Screenings of ALL Employees
DMVA Safeguards Health of Residents by Restricting Visitation to its Six Veterans Homes
Governor Wolf, Secretary of Health Provide Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Gov Wolf: Medicaid and CHIP Recipients’ COVID-19 Testing and Treatment Resources are Covered
Wolf Administration Confirms Two Presumptive Positive Cases of COVID-19
Wolf Administration Prepares for Spread of Coronavirus, or COVID-19
Pennsylvanians Encouraged to Learn How to Prepare for Emergencies with 30 Days/30 Ways
Arson is a Community Problem; Awareness is Key and Everyone Can Help
Five Tips to Avoid the ‘Grandparent Scam’
Multi-Year NE PA Regional Plan for Posting
Attachments to Multi-Year Plan for Posting
Multi-Year Local Plan 2017-2019 PDF for Posting
PEMA Urges Citizens to Utilize Free Smartphone App to Prepare for Emergencies
Dialing 9-1-1 on an Old Cellphone Not Child’s Play
New, Increased Weight Restrictions Coming to about 1,000 Bridges
Lackawanna County Offers On-Line Tax Certification Processing
Emergency Assistance from the Pennsylvania Veterans Foundation
Environmental Alert Involving Electronics