PMLE 5,6,7 - State of the Community Address

Good morning PMLE. As the days progress, new, developing and changing information seems to be coming out at a faster pace. We'll add updates here as we feel they are necessary, but I can assure you, with everything going on it won't be as regular as it is right now. Hopefully, the title of this post put a smile on your face, as it was intended.

So, as you are all probably aware by now, Governor Wolf has made a lot of statements, held a lot of pressers, and well, provided us much to ponder and abide by. To date, his stance on things is as follows:

1. School is closed indefinitely. Children will be cyber schooled, until further notice.
2. Any out of state residents who have secondary homes in PA, are demanded to get to their second homes, self quarantine for 14 days, as a service to those around them.
3. Most counties, within PA, are to essentially shelter in place. Meaning stay home, social distancing.
4. All non-essential business has been closed down.
5. You may leave your home for a limited set of circumstances, which this link, expertly provides. Governor Wolf

PMLE would like to remind everyone that if you are traveling, especially out of state to the surrounding areas (NJ and NY are struggling with COVID-19), you are taking unnecessary risks, essentially putting yourself, your family and possibly your neighbors at risk. Please follow the guidelines set forth by the state of Pennsylvania as closely as possible, they are in place for our safety, as well as yours.

On a more personal note, I understand how trying this time is. I wish I had words to offer you that would ease your burden or set your mind at ease. Sadly, I do not. I can say that we, as in humans and neighbors, are in this together. Let's be reminded that some of us are struggling with health issues, financial issues and just the agitation with being cooped up. Some others are dealing with stress from their jobs, because they still work, whether as a part of the health care industry, first responders or in a factory/plant that makes essential health care items. There has been a large amount of pressure put on all of us during this time, including our children. I put this message out to remind all of us that while we may not be friends, we can be friendly. While we may not have dinner together, we can offer you a meal if you need it. Essentially, we need to be a little more understanding that we're all dealing with something. We need to be a little less irritable.

I hope that every single member of PMLE is currently safe, as well as their families, no matter previous transgressions or whether we talk/know each other or not. I implore you to please jump onto PMLE's Facebook page and request help if you need any. You don't have to do it publicly, but you can message any one of the members on that page, and someone will help, if they can. For your sanity, please, take a walk, do some gardening or just have a seat outside and get some fresh air. We all need to stay mentally well, while trying to maintain physical wellness.

Last, but certainly not least, below I've provided some links that you should check, often, to stay up to date with the latest news. There are also phone numbers, should you need them.

Links to Websites/Information:
Governor Wolf Main Site: Link
Centers for Disease Control: Link
FEMA: Link
White House: Link
Delaware Township: Link
Lehman Township: Link

Important Phone Numbers:
Wild Acres Security: 570-828-9052
Pocono Ranchlands Security: 570-828-8228
NPS (National Park Service): 570-426-2457
State Trooper Barracks: 570-226-5718
Emergency: Dial 911