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Foster Township hurricane guide

Foster Township is an inland township in Luzerne County, so the remains of tropical storms are mainly a flash flood concern. The township's home page asks residents to sign up for CodeRED alerts. Police coverage comes from the White Haven Police Department, and flood information for the county is on the Luzerne 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 the Township of Foster. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: fostertownship.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 570-636-3757 Office line. Not for emergencies.
White Haven Police Department 570-443-8888 For police matters that are not emergencies. The department covers the township.
Road and traffic conditions (PA 511) 511 Road closures and travel conditions.

Official alerts and information

  • Foster Township CodeRED: Free township and county alerts. Sign up online or text LuzerneAlerts to 99411. Sign up before a storm. Website.

County services that cover Foster Township

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

  • CodeRED by Crisis24: Free county alerts. The county encourages everyone to enroll and opt in for more notifications. The signup link is on the county front page. Website.
  • Luzerne County flooding information: Flood preparation and flood insurance information. Website.

Sources

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