What happened: The board voted to adopt a new emergency operations plan for the township.
Why itâs important: The plan is designed to provide procedures to be followed in the event of a major emergency or disaster to prevent and minimize damage to people and property.
Background: Jeff Hatfield, the townshipâs emergency management coordinator and his deputy, Brett Fasnacht, prepared the new plan, which was modeled after one from a township similar in size to East Lampeter. It was reviewed by the emergency services committee and discussed at its March meeting and recommended for approval by the supervisors.