Lancaster County declares disaster emergency after severe storms

Aug 25, 2026

Lancaster County commissioners ratified a disaster emergency after storms that included a confirmed tornado, authorizing the Department of Public Safety to coordinate recovery, hire temporary workers, rent equipment and enter contracts immediately.

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Lancaster County's Board of Commissioners ratified a Declaration of Disaster Emergency on Aug. 25 after a series of storms beginning Aug. 20 that county staff say included at least one confirmed tornado.

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