Lower Swatara Township hurricane guide¶

Lower Swatara Township is in southern Dauphin County, along the Susquehanna River. The township's Emergency Management Agency says it is active during floods, severe winter storms, and other large events, and coordinates warnings, evacuation if warranted, and damage assessment. The township offers e-alerts and the Savvy Citizen app for weather warnings and emergency alerts.

Official website: lowerswatara.org

What to know in Lower Swatara Township¶

• The Lower Swatara Emergency Management Agency says it will be active during floods, severe winter storms, nuclear power plant emergencies, major transportation accidents, or other large events, and organizes evacuation activities if warranted.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Lower Swatara E-Alerts: Township email alerts, and phone notifications such as weather warnings and emergency alerts through the Savvy Citizen app. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Lower Swatara Emergency Management: The township's emergency management page. Website.

County services that cover Lower Swatara Township¶

Dauphin County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Lower Swatara Township. The Dauphin County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

• Alert PA: Free state alerts for weather, travel, and other emergencies, linked from the county. Sign up before a storm. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://lowerswatara.org/emergency-management/
• https://lowerswatara.org/directory/
• https://lowerswatara.org/police-department/
• https://www.511pa.com/
• https://lowerswatara.org/e-alerts