Notice Is Hereby Given that the Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners Meetings originally scheduled for Wednesday September 2nd and September 16th, 2020 at 10am in the Commissioners Conference Room, 5th Floor, Government Center at The Globe, 123 Wyoming Ave Scranton, PA will be held 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 meetings will be live streamed on YouTube. The public is invited to view these live streamed meetings.
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 meetings.
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 September 16th , 2020 at 12:30pm in the Commissioners Conference Room, 5th Floor, Government Center at The Globe, 123 Wyoming Ave Scranton, PA will be held 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 October 31st, 2020.
Lackawanna County COVID – 19 Emergency Judicial Orders
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]
Board of Elections Meeting Update
Notice is hereby given that the Lackawanna County Board of Elections will meet Wednesday September 2, 2020, at 11am to approve a referendum question for Scott Township, and any other such issues that may come before the Board.
The meeting will be live streamed on YouTube. 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.
Brian Jeffers, Chief of Staff
Lackawanna County Election Board
Polling Location Changes for November 3, 2020
Lackawanna County Department of Elections
Salary Board Meeting Update
Notice is hereby given that the Lackawanna County Salary Board Meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 11th, 2020, at 12:30 pm in the Commissioners Conference Room, 5th Floor, Government Center at The Globe, 123 Wyoming Ave Scranton, PA will be held 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 at YouTube. The public is invited to view these live streamed meetings.
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
Court Order – Real Estate Sheriff Sales
In accordance with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Declaration of Judicial Emergency, all Lackawanna County Real Estate Sheriff Sales previously scheduled for June 9, 2020 and July 7, 2020 are continued to October 13, 2020.
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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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
