Delaware Township Wins Community Partnership Award
Pike County Dispatch - p. 4
Thursday, October 3, 2013
DINGMANS FERRY - On September 22nd Delaware Township Emergency Management Agency was honored by the American Red Cross, Wayne-Pike Chapter, at their Patriot Dinner for their exemplary commitment to community.
The American Red Cross Community Partnership Award is given to an organization that has made a direct impact on people in areas affected by disaster.
Delaware Township was chosen for their concern of community and their commitment to humankind that was observed last October, when Hurricane Sandy left thousands of citizens without power. Delaware Township Officials collaborated with Emergency Management volunteers to create a preemptive plan of action. They meet with representatives from private communities, churches, fire departments and ambulance corps to be sure that everyone knew where to get information and resources once the storm hit. In addition, over a hundred people volunteered their “time and talents” after the hurricane struck, including preparing and serving over 2,000 meals to volunteers, said Tom Ryan, Delaware Township’s Supervisor and Incident Commander.
The volunteer spirit in Delaware Township was so inspiring and so successful that the Township has now developed an emergency operation center to make sure the public is fully informed if and when a disaster strikes.
The Delaware Township Emergency Management staff is committed to providing a comprehensive emergency management system that coordinates community resources to protect lives and property through preparedness, response and recovery from all natural and man-made hazards that affect its county.
The awards dinner was held at the Inn at Woodloch, in Hawley, PA. Representatives of Delaware Township were awarded a Certificate of Recognition signed by Senator Lisa Baker and a plaque.
For more information on Delaware Township visit them online at www.delawaretownshippa.gov.
From left to right: Bruce Mackerly – Field Rep for Senator Baker, Joann Hudak, Ed.D Chairman of the American Red Cross Wayne Pike Chapter Board, Joe Murray Field Rep for Representative Peifer, Thomas Ryan Chairman of the Delaware Township Board of Supervisors, Peter Brown, American Red Cross NEPA Regional CEO, Jim Reinhardt American Red Cross Wayne Pike Chapter Executive Director, Krista Predmore Delaware Township Office Manager, Barbara Foos Delaware Township Secretary/Administrator, Mary Lou Corbett Delaware Township Ambulance Corp Captain, Jeff Scheetz, George Beodeker, Judy Lloyd and Gina Romer.