Forks Twp. Wants Residents to Evacuate Along the Delaware

is asking residents along the Delaware River to evacuate by 4pm today (Aug. 28) because of rising waters.

David Billings, chairman of the township Board of Supervisors, said emergency management information shows the Delaware will reach flood stage by 4pm today and crest its banks tomorrow.

To protect people from the flooding, the township requests all residents evacuate. Billings said the Salvation Army in Easton (1110 Northampton St., 610-258-9531) and First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem (2344 Center St., 610-867-5865) have set up shelters.