West Hempfield Township hurricane guide¶
West Hempfield Township is in Lancaster County, near Columbia and Lancaster. Its emergency management page names an emergency management coordinator, invites volunteers, and links to Lancaster County Emergency Management, the Lancaster County 911 live incident status, the Red Cross, and Ready.gov. The township publishes no separate storm or flood guidance on the pages checked. For county agencies, see the Lancaster County page.
Checked on October 10, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from West Hempfield Township. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: westhempfield.org
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. |
| Township office | 717-285-5554 | West Hempfield Township, 3476 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster. Weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Public works building | 717-684-0650 | Public Works Building, 4380 Fairview Road, Columbia. Office line. |
| Road and traffic conditions (PA 511) | 511 | Road closures and travel conditions. |
Official alerts and information¶
- West Hempfield Emergency Management: The township's emergency management page, with links to county and national preparedness sites. Website.
County services that cover West Hempfield Township¶
Lancaster County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in West Hempfield Township. The Lancaster County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- LANC-Alert: Free alerts by phone, text, email, or the Regroup Mobile app. Sign up before a storm. Website.
- Lancaster County Flooding Awareness: The county flood safety guidance. 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.