Emergency Permit Cards (EPC)

Ordering Emergency Permit Cards

Applying for an Emergency Permit

Emergency Permit Cards (EPCs) are used by a utility company to record emergency repairs that must be responded to immediately, for instance, a water main break or a power outage where the emergency situation or repair impacts traffic.

Because these situations are an emergency, correcting the problem takes priority over applying for a permit. In anticipation of a need, utilities estimate how many Emergency Permit Cards they want and order them in advance.

An application for EPCs follows the application review process. If approved the PennDOT district office mails the EPCs to the applicant. If denied, the applicant is notified that application revisions are required.

Emergency Permit Cards expire after one year.