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Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised several roads are impacted in the area due to flooding.

Governor Tom Wolf today said a public inquiry hotline is now available to citizens who need assistance cleaning up after devastating flooding in central and eastern Pennsylvania.

“We’re working with volunteer organizations that have offered to help residents in these communities,” said Governor Wolf. “I know that some of these survivors have been hit multiple times in the last few weeks, and the willingness of these volunteers to do this hard work is greatly appreciated.”

As numerous locations across the eastern part of the state are dealing with the recovery and clean-up from widespread flooding, the Wolf Administration is urging residents to take safety precautions to protect their health during clean-up activities.

“After the recent storms that left flooding in numerous areas, many residents are taking steps to clean-up,” Governor Tom Wolf said. “We want to make sure that all Pennsylvanians who are involved in or assisting with clean-up operations are staying healthy and safe as they work to recover from the flooding.

Today, Governor Tom Wolf signed a proclamation of disaster emergency for the commonwealth in response to a series of severe rain storms over the past week that caused flash flooding and ensuing damage to homes and businesses throughout much of north and central portions of the state. Governor Wolf has personally toured communities hit hard by the storms in Schuylkill, Bradford and Delaware counties.

PennDOT has implemented a long-term detour on Route 44 in Montour County due to damage from the recent flooding.

PennDOT has implemented a long-term detour on Route 4009 (Millville Road) in Columbia County due to damage from the recent flooding.

The Bloomsburg Police Department is providing notification to all residents who live in the “West End” of Bloomsburg of the potential for Fishing Creek to flood. Fishing Creek can be unpredictable under the heavy rain conditions we have experienced over the last several days.

​All residents west of Railroad St. should be preparing to evacuate with short notice. Have personal items ready to go with the possibility of being away for up to 72 hours. Move valuables to a second story if possible. Residents should consider leaving now to reduce the possibility be caught unaware.

Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on Route 15 and Interstates 80 and 180 in the north central region.

Motorists traveling on Interstate 80 are advised that the interstate’s westbound lanes are closed due to a tractor-trailer rollover. The incident occurred at mile 218 just west of the westbound rest area.

Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised there are multiple road closures this morning due to flooding or downed trees and utilities.

The following is the 7:00 p.m. list of closures:

Bradford County

Open as of 10:30 AM:

• Route 2001 (Sugar Hill Road) in Wilmont Township near the Wyoming County line.

Open as of 7:00 PM:

• Route 1055 (Battle Creek Road) in Rome Borough near the intersection of Route 187.

Columbia County

Open as of 12:00 PM: