There were no tornadoes reported in McKean County, but straight line winds and thunder and lightning brought down some trees and knocked out some power Thursday night and early Friday
SMETHPORT â McKean County Department of Emergency Services is developing a plan for the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. According to Gerard Rettger, McKean County Emergency Management Agency deputy director, the county is preparing to assist with the vaccine rollout should they be directed to do so by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The DES staff is prioritizing the guidance from the health department and working with the McKean County commissioners to set up a Point of Distribution. At this time, the plan is to identify one location within the county, due to staffing limitation concerns. In order to limit the time at the vaccination center, people will be able to pre-register online at a health departmentâs website. It is anticipated that walk-in registration forms will also be an option for those who are unable to register online.