Agencies Federal Agencies Federal Emergency Management AgencyRegion III105 South 7th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 191061-205-931-5500 (option 3) U.S. Army Corps of EngineersPittsburgh DistrictFederal Building1000 Liberty AvenueFloodplain Management SectionPittsburgh, PA 15222412-395-7100 U.S. Department of AgricultureNatural ResourcesConservation Service1000 Third StreetBeaver, PA 15009724-775-6231 (option 3) State Agencies Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Soils and Waterways400 Waterfront DrivePittsburgh, PA 15222-4745412-442-4000 Southwest Region Office400 Waterfront...

Stormwater Management Topics Pine Creek Watershed Stormwater Ordinance Wet Weather Public Outreach Additional Water Quality Efforts  What Do You Do When It's Raining Residential Downspout Disconnect Pine Creek Watershed Etna Borough is the geographically bottommost community in the Pine Creek Watershed, a 67 square mile watershed, with Etna only being .8 a square mile in totality with .6 of our community in the watershed. Pine Creek ends...

Flood Hazards Information on flood proofing, retrofitting and water proofing is available in the lobby of the Municipal Building as well as the Shaler North Hills Library – Etna Flood Information Section. The National Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) is prominently displayed in the lobby of the Municipal Building for viewing by any interested party. Questions can be directed to the Borough Manager. You may call 412-781-0569 for additional information.   Flood Quick Links Protect Yourself From Flood Hazards A building can be protected from most flood hazards, sometimes at a relatively low cost....

Flood Insurance Homeowner's insurance does not cover damage from flooding. However, because Etna Borough participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, you may purchase a separate flood insurance policy. The other flyer explains flood insurance in detail.Residents have purchased flood insurance because the bank required it when they got their mortgage or home improvement loan. These policies usually cover just the building's structure and not the contents. The typical flooding that occurs in Etna routinely causes more damage to furniture and contents than to the structure itself. If you...

Flood Proofing There are several ways to protect a building from flood damage. One is to keep the water away by re-grading your lot or building a small floodwall or earthen berm. Another way is to make your walls waterproof and place watertight closures over the doorways. A third approach is to raise the house above flood levels.Many homes, though not in a floodplain, have sewers that back up into the basement during heavy rains. A plug or standpipe can stop this if the water does not get more than two feet deep. They are sold at hardware stores. For deeper sewer backup, speak to a plumber about...

Flood Projects Since the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan, the Borough has undertaken and completed projects to help lessen the frequency and severity of flooding in our community. Those projects include the replacement of the Allegheny Valley Railroad Bridge which provided an additional 18 inches clearance underneath the structure with a cost of over $700,000.00; the replacement of the Mae West – Grant Avenue Bridge by the Pa. Department of Transportation which also provides an additional 18 inches of clearance; and the construction and installation of debris control facilities upstream in Shaler...

Flood Warning System Etna Borough is a flood prone community. Due to this act, the Borough has taken steps to inform our residents and property owners what steps are taken to warn residents that the POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING EXISTS.During a rain event, the Etna Police Department and the Emergency Management Committee monitors the levels of the creeks (Pine Creek and West Little Pine Creek) storm runoff areas (areas listed above) and the Allegheny River on a regular basis for high flow.  When and if predetermined benchmarks have been reached, the Volunteer Fire Department and...

Flood Information Etna Borough is proud to announce that Etna has achieved Class 7 classification in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System.  FEMA notified Etna in early April stating “the floodplain management activities implemented by your community qualifies it for a 15% discount in the premium discount in the cost of flood insurance for NFIP policies issued or renewed in Special Flood Hazard Areas on or after May 1, 2017.  We commend you on your community actions and your determination to lead your community to be more disaster resistant.  This commitment enhances...