Local resource directory for The Woods at Duck Harbor and the surrounding Equinunk, Pennsylvania area. Power, township offices, hospital, state agencies, and other services that lot owners use most often.
Emergency
- Emergency: 911
- Wayne County 911 / Emergency Management: non emergency contact through Wayne County government
- Pennsylvania State Police, Honesdale Barracks: serves Wayne County
Power and Outages
- PPL Electric Utilities: the area's electric provider; the PPL outage map shows current outages and estimated restoration times.
- Report a downed power line: stay clear and call 911 and PPL.
Health
- Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale: the closest acute care hospital.
- Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers: primary care and urgent care locations across Wayne County.
- Tick borne illness: see the community health and safety guide.
Townships and County
- Damascus Township: roads, zoning, and local services for the southern portion of the community.
- Lebanon Township: roads, zoning, and local services for the northern portion of the community.
- Wayne County Government, Honesdale: assessment, deeds, sewage enforcement, and county wide services.
- Wayne Conservation District: free technical assistance for landowners; see the Wayne Conservation District page.
State Agencies
- Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC): manages Duck Harbor Pond, fishing licenses, and the public boat launch.
- Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC): manages State Game Lands 159 and hunting regulations.
- Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR): burn bans, state forests, and environmental conditions.
- National Weather Service, Binghamton NY: the forecast office for our area.
Permits and Building
For building, septic, well, driveway, burn, solar, and waterway permits, see the dedicated Wayne County permits guide and the building a home guide.
Other Local Services
- Local trash and recycling: most homes use a private hauler; transfer station hours and fees are set by Wayne County.
- Mail: USPS service is delivered to roadside boxes; post offices in Equinunk and nearby villages handle PO boxes.
- Schools: see the year round living guide for the local school district details.
When the Power or Internet Is Out
Cell coverage is uneven along Duck Harbor Road and broadband can drop during storms. A battery powered AM/FM receiver is the most reliable way to get National Weather Service warnings, Wayne County emergency notices, and PA DCNR updates.