Coronavirus – Resource Page

This page will be updated with COVID-19 resource links as they become available:

Resources for Businesses Affected by COVID-19 (PA-DCED)

PIDA Loans Available for Small Business

Sen. Browne Update on COVID-19

Important Message from Advanced Disposal

04.02.2020 DOH COVID Quaratine Isolation Work Guidance

US SBA link for local assistance: https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/find/

DCED Resources: https://dced.pa.gov/resources/

PA Business One Stop: https://dced.pa.gov/business-assistance/small-business-assistance/

Certified Economic Development Organizations: https://dced.pa.gov/cedo/

Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance: https://dced.pa.gov/local-business-assistance/

SCORE:https://www.score.org/find-mentor

Chambers of Commerce: https://www.officialusa.com/stateguides/chambers/pennsylvania.html

Drinking Water and Waste Water

South Whitehall Township is encouraging all residents to carefully read the CDC links below.  These links provide a briefing on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and prevention tactics.

2019-ncov-factsheet

stop-the-spread-of-germs

The Township continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates as they become available.

(Updated 4/3/2020)

In response to the rapidly changing dynamic of the COVID – 19 pandemic the Township is temporarily modifying some of the ways business is conducted. Rest assured that during this unprecedented time, the Township continues to be committed to providing the community with exceptional service.  In the effort to keep our police, public works, water and sewer operators and staff healthy, effective immediately we will be closing our offices to the public to limit personal contact. Staff will be available during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8 am- 4:00 pm via phone at 610-398-0401 or e-mail to answer any questions or conduct routine business.

Outlined below are additional temporary modifications:

  • All utility and/or refuse payments must be mailed in the envelope provided in the bill. In-person payments will temporarily not be accepted.
  • At this time, trash and recycling curbside service will be collected as scheduled.
  • Forms (permits, licenses, moving forms etc.) are available on the website. Completed forms can be mailed to 4444 Walbert Ave. Allentown, PA 18104 or scanned and e-mailed to info@southwhitehall.com.  You can also request a hard copy formed be mailed.
  • If you are awaiting permit issuance or Certificate of Occupancy please contact the permits clerk at 610-398-0401 and arrangements will be made for issuance.
  • If staff would be required to enter a private residence or business a series of questions may be asked and personal protective equipment may be worn.
  • The South Whitehall Township water and wastewater systems continue to be safe. For additional information please visit: https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-drinking-water-and-wastewater
  • Our Police Department has issued separate guidance on the procedure for non-emergency calls. Please click here for the official response
  • The Yard Waste Drop-Off site located at 2200 Wehr Mill Rd. is temporarily CLOSED. For additional information on hours visit the website.
  • Parks, trails and open space will remain open at this time.  However, all playground equipment and basketball courts will be closed and no pavilion rental requests will be accepted for dates prior to May 8.  The Township is also encouraging no organized activities in the parks, in order to practice social distancing.

Public Meetings

**All South Whitehall Township public meetings scheduled to be held at Parkland School District facilities are canceled until April 13, 2020.

  • The March 18, 2020 meeting of the Board of Commissioners has been canceled.
  • The March 19, 2020 Planning Commission meeting has been canceled
  • The April 1, 2020 Board of Commissioners meeting will be held electronically on GoTo Meeting. Instructions will be posted on the website and shared the week of March 23 on how to participate electronically in the public meeting.

For additional cancellations please visit the website or call 610-398-0401.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as South Whitehall Township positions itself in the best way possible to minimize the disruption and attempt to maximize the health and safety of all so that we can continue to fulfill our obligations to the citizens we serve. We will continue to update the website, Parks and Recreation and Police Facebook pages and Police Next Door site on any changes.

Renee Bickel
Township Manager