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Updates from MESA – Spring 2026

Be Prepared, Save a Life: Signs of Heart Attack 

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and the most common cause of heart attacks. However, a heart attack doesn’t always look like the dramatic “chest clutching” moment seen on television. Knowing the warning signs of a heart attack and when to get help is life-saving knowledge.

What to look for:

• Chest Discomfort – Most people who have a heart attack feel discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and then returns. It may feel like an uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

• Upper Body Pain – Symptoms also can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.

• Shortness of Breath – This can happen with or without chest discomfort.

• Other Symptoms – Other possible signs to watch for include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, lightheadedness, profound fatigue, or an unusually rapid or irregular heartbeat.

If you or someone nearby exhibits these signs, do not wait. CALL 911 immediately. Minutes matter.

Thank You for Your Support in 2025

At MESA, we pride ourselves on our service to you and our community. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional emergency medical response, and we are grateful for your support!

Our 2025 performance and impact at-a-glance:

• Average Dispatch to Response Time: 01:21 minutes
• Average Dispatch to On-Scene Time: 08:00 minutes
• Total Dispatches (assignment to a call): 7,158
  • MESA Member Municipalities: 5,851
  • Mutual Aid Municipalities: 1,307
• Patient Contacts (assessments of a person): 6,009

Annual Fee Payments Due April 10

To maintain our high-quality operation and services, MESA assesses an annual fee to property owners. The funding ensures that when an emergency happens, we have the staff and equipment ready to respond 24/7.

Annual fee bills for 2026 were mailed in mid-February. Payment is due by April 10, 2026.

To save time, you can pay online using the account number of your bill by visiting the Pay Bill page on mesalancasterpa.gov and clicking “pay online.”

Payment Drop Box Has Been Relocated!

Please note that the Township’s payment drop box has been relocated to the front entrance of the Township building.

Residents may use this drop box to submit trash and sewer payments at any time, without needing to enter the building. This box is checked twice each weekday to ensure payments are processed promptly. We hope this new location provides added convenience and easy access for our residents.

Here’s a look at the new drop box location:

Road Condition Update-East Donegal and Conoy Township

As of noon today, both East Donegal and Conoy Township Roadmasters are reporting hazardous roadway conditions, with full road crews actively plowing. East Donegal Roadmaster Bob Ansell reports, “It’s all but blinding while plowing the roadways.”

For everyone’s safety, we strongly ask residents to remain parked for the day unless there is a true emergency.

Township streets and roadways are being addressed first, followed by community developments and alleyways. Please be patient as our road crews are working extremely hard to clear the snow as quickly and safely as possible.

Thank you for your cooperation. Stay safe and warm.

Susquehanna Regional Emergency Management Agency