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PRESS RELEASE: The Carroll Township Police Department has recently investigated the below listed incidents and complaints. In the event there is any question or need for clarification, kindly contact Sgt. David Smith.INCIDENT: Bear Sighting
On May 5, 2008 Carroll township police received two complaints from area residents of a bear wondering in Dillsburg in the area of Gettysburg Street and Beaver Street. The first report was received around 10:00 AM. Police canvassed the area and were unable to determine if in fact a bear was in the area. Police did contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission and a Wildlife Conservation Officer responded and checked the area but found no signs of a bear.
Then at around 9:00 PM police received a second report from a resident observing a bear sifting through the garbage on Beaver Street in Dillsburg Borough. Police again combed the area and were unable to locate the bear. Police ask area residents if a bear is spotted to exercise caution and not to approach or try to feed the bear and contact Carroll Township Police.
PUBLIC NOTICE
-The Emerald Ash Borer, a beetle native to Asia, is responsible for the loss of more that 7 million ash trees since first being detected in Michigan in 2002. It is known to infest all species of ash which can be recognized by the presence of compund leaves which are arranged opposite of one another on the branches. The Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture warns everyone to: Use local firewood; do not bring firewood from home to another area; if you have already transported firewood, do not take it home, do not leave it - BURN IT. For more information go to www.dcnr.state.pa.us and search on Emeral Ash Borer.
- Phone books can be placed in with your recycling items
-It is it unlawful to burn within the Borough. The Information Guide was compiled on October 25, 2005 and the Burning Ban went into effect on May 1, 2006.
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) encourages all Pennsylvanians to be prepared in the event of a hurricane this season. "Since flooding has prompted a presidential disaster declaration in Pennsylvania in each of the past four years, it is essential to recognize the risk that floods pose to residents living in flood-prone areas, and to prepare yourself for the devastation flooding and other severe weather can bring," PEMA Director James R. Joseph said. To learn more, go to their web site at www.pema.state.pa.us/pema
There you will find useful information for planning for disasters, etc.