Evacuation Basics
Know your location on the map and mark it. Some primary evacuation routes are listed below. In an emergency, follow the directions given on the radio or TV, even if different from those shown below. Broadcasted directions will be based on actual road and weather conditions and wind direction – helping to ensure your safety as you leave the evacuation area. Report to the identified reception center, if you need a temporary place to stay. At the center, you will be given directions to a mass care center nearby. For those who require transportation assistance, call the transportation assistance numbers listed below for your area.
Emergency Supplies
- General first aid kit and any special medication
- Cash, credit, or ATM cards
- Important documents
- Change of clothing
- Personal health products (toothbrush, eye care, sanitary products, etc.)
- Baby formula, diapers, car seat, toys
- Special dietary foods
- Pet related supplies
Evacuation Routes/Reception Centers/
Transportation Assistance Numbers
Chester County
West Nottingham Township
Evacuation Route: Local routes to Route 1 North to Route 10 North to Route 41 North to Highland Road. Turn right. The reception center, Octorara Middle School, is located on the right.
Reception Center: Octorara Middle School.
Transportation Assistance Number:
(610) 932-4072
Chester County-Specific School Information
School District: Oxford Area School District
Risk School: All students living in the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ).
Host School: Retained at school of attendance until 6 p.m. After 6 p.m., students will be relocated to the Oxford Area High School Gym.
*Please refer to your district’s plans and procedures for the most up to date information.
Lancaster County
Drumore Township
Evacuation Route: Follow local routes to Route 272 North and stay on 272. Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road. Make a slight left onto Lampeter Road. Continue on Lampeter Road until you reach 741 (Village Road). Turn right on Village Road. Turn left on Book Road. High School Entrance is on left at Rosier Way.
Reception Center: Lampeter-Strasburg High School.
Transportation Assistance Number:
(717) 548-2660
East Drumore Township
Evacuation Route: Follow local routes to turn onto Route 222 North. Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road. Make a slight left onto Lampeter Road. Continue on Lampeter Road until you reach 741 (Village Road). Turn right on Village Road. Turn left on Book Road. High School Entrance is on left at Rosier Way.
Reception Center: Lampeter-Strasburg High School.
Transportation Assistance Number:
(717) 786-3622
Fulton Township
Evacuation Route: Take Route 222 to Route 272 North and stay on 272. Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road. Make a slight left onto Lampeter Road. Continue on Lampeter Road until you reach 741 (Village Road). Turn right on Village Road. Turn left on Book Road. High School Entrance is on left at Rosier Way.
Reception Center: Lampeter-Strasburg High School.
Transportation Assistance Number:
(717) 548-3514
Little Britain Township
Evacuation Route: Follow local routes to turn onto Route 222 North. Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road. Make a slight left onto Lampeter Road. Continue on Lampeter Road until you reach 741 (Village Road). Turn right on Village Road. Turn left on Book Road. High School Entrance is on left at Rosier Way.
Reception Center: Lampeter-Strasburg High School.
Transportation Assistance Number:
(717) 529-2373
Martic Township
Evacuation Route: Follow local routes to turn onto Route 222 North. Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road. Make a slight left onto Lampeter Road. Continue on Lampeter Road until you reach 741 (Village Road). Turn right on Village Road. Turn left on Book Road. High School Entrance is on left at Rosier Way.
Reception Center: Lampeter-Strasburg High School.
Transportation Assistance Number:
(717) 284-2167
Providence Township
Evacuation Route: Follow local routes to Route 272 North and stay on 272. Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road. Make a slight left onto Lampeter Road. Continue on Lampeter Road until you reach 741 (Village Road). Turn right on Village Road. Turn left on Book Road. High School Entrance is on left at Rosier Way.
Reception Center: Lampeter-Strasburg High School.
Transportation Assistance Number:
(717) 786-7981
Quarryville Borough
Evacuation Route: Follow local routes to turn onto Route 222 North. Turn right onto East Penn Grant Road. Make a slight left onto Lampeter Road. Continue on Lampeter Road until you reach 741 (Village Road). Turn right on Village Road. Turn left on Book Road. High School Entrance is on left at Rosier Way.
Reception Center: Lampeter-Strasburg High School.
Transportation Assistance Number:
(717) 786-2404
Lancaster County-Specific School Information
School District: Penn Manor School District
Risk School: Martic Elementary School.
Host School: Marticville Middle School
School District: Solanco School District
Risk Schools: Solanco Senior High, Swift Middle School, Smith Middle School, Clermont Elementary School, Quarryville Elementary School
Host School: Lampeter-Strasburg Campus
*Please refer to your district’s plans and procedures for the most up to date information.
Evacuation Routes/Reception Centers/
Transportation Assistance Numbers
Delta Borough
Evacuation Route: Take Main Street to Maryland Route 136 West to MD Route 624 North to PA Route 851 West to PA Route 616 North to Fissel’s Church Road to the reception center.
Reception Center: Susquehannock High School, South of Glen Rock.
Transportation Assistance Number:
(717) 456-7280 (Emergency only)
Fawn Grove Borough
Evacuation Route: Take local routes to Route 851 West to I-83N at Shrewsbury, go north one exit to Exit 8 and then take Route 216 West through Glen Rock to the reception center.
Reception Center: Susquehannock High School, South of Glen Rock.
Transportation Assistance Number:
(717) 382-4834 (Emergency only)
Fawn Township
Evacuation Route: Take local routes to Route 851 West to I-83N at Shrewsbury, go north one exit to Exit 8 and then take Route 216 West through Glen Rock to the reception center.
Reception Center: Susquehannock High School, South of Glen Rock.
Transportation Assistance Number:
(717) 382-4834 (Emergency only)
Lower Chanceford Township
Evacuation Route: Take local routes to Route 74 North to the reception center.
Reception Center: Red Lion Senior High School in Red Lion.
Transportation Assistance Number:
(717) 862-3806 (Emergency only)
Peach Bottom Township
Evacuation Route: Take local routes to Route 851 West to I-83N at Shrewsbury, go north one exit to Exit 8 and then take Route 216 West through Glen Rock to the reception center.
Reception Center: Susquehannock High School, South of Glen Rock.
Transportation Assistance Number:
(717) 456-7280 (Emergency only)
York County-Specific School Information
School District: Red Lion School District
Risk School: All students living in the (EPZ).
Host School: Students retained at the building of attendance for 2 hours, then transported to Red Lion Senior High School.
School District: South Eastern School District
Risk Schools: Delta-Peach Bottom Elementary School, Fawn Area Elementary School, South Eastern Intermediate School
Host Organization: Grace United Methodist Church, New Freedom
Risk Schools: South Eastern Middle School, Kennard-Dale High School
Host Organization: Shrewsbury Assembly of God, Shrewsbury
*Please refer to your district’s plans and procedures for the most up to date information.
Cecil County
Evacuation Route: Local routes to Route 1 North. Make a slight right onto Route 273 East. Turn right onto Route 272 South. Rising Sun High School is 0.9 miles on the left on Tiger Drive.
Reception Center: Rising Sun High School.
Transportation Assistance Number:
(410) 996-5350
Cecil County-Specific School Information
Risk School: Conowingo Elementary
Host School: Perryville Middle School
*Please refer to your district’s plans and procedures for the most up to date information.
Harford County
Evacuation Route: Local routes to Route 136 to Route 22 West or Route 543 South to Route 22 East to Harford Community College. Local routes to Route 152 to Fallston High School.
Reception Centers: Harford Community College, Fallston High School
Transportation Assistance Number:
(410) 838-5800
Harford County-Specific School Information
Risk School: Darlington Elementary School
Host School: Meadowvale Elementary School
Risk School: Dublin Elementary School
Host School: Churchville Elementary
Risk School: North Harford Elementary
Host School: North Bend Elementary
Risk School: North Harford Middle
Host School: Hickory Elementary
Risk School: North Harford High
Host School: C. Milton Wright High
Risk School: Harford Christian School
Host School: Upper Crossroads Baptist Church
*Please refer to your district’s plans and procedures for the most up to date information.