Mt. Lebanon Emergency Management, in cooperation with St. Clair Hospital, Medical Rescue Team South and the Mt. Lebanon School District, is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and will advise the public of any recommended actions. Please bookmark this page as we will update it as necessary. To report an emergency, call 9-1-1. For general questions, call our switchboard at 412-343-3400 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Visit the RESOURCES tab for a list of common reasons to visit municipal offices and what you can do instead.

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Updated 3:00 p.m.

This is the COVID-19 Daily Update from the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) for December 3, 2020.

In the last 24 hours, 1,028 new cases were reported to the Health Department. Of these, 962 are confirmed cases from 2,614 new PCR tests. There are 66 probable cases. New cases range in age from 1 month to 98 years with a median age of 44 years. The dates of positive tests ranged from November 17 to December 2. Eleven positive tests are more than a week old.

There were 20 new deaths reported which include information imported by the state from the Electronic Death Reporting System (EDRS). The dates of death ranged from November 13 to November 27. One person was in their 40s. One person was in their 50s. Two people were in their 70s. Seven people were in their 80s. Eight people were in their 90s. One person was over 100. Eight deaths were associated with long-term care facilities.

“It pains me to report these numbers. I had hoped we’d never see this level of community spread. This heartbreaking milestone must move our community into action. I implore to you cancel parties, weddings, gatherings, events and stay home whenever possible,” said Health Department Director Dr. Debra Bogen. “My heart goes out to all the families who have lost loved ones throughout this pandemic. We can, and we must do better.”

For a current look at hospitalization data in Allegheny County (although not specific to Allegheny County residents), visit the state’s dashboard at https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Cases.aspx. Select the “Hospital Preparedness” tab from the bottom of the page and then choose Allegheny County from the dropdown.

The age groups of the newly-reported cases follow:

00-04 - 16
05-12 - 32
13-18 - 54
19-24 - 91
25-49 - 407
50-64 - 230
65+ - 198

The genders of the newly reported cases follow:

Female - 535
Male - 493

Since March 14, there have been 30,543 cases of COVID-19 in Allegheny County residents, 2,140 hospitalizations and 544 deaths.

Visit the county’s dashboard at https://bit.ly/ACHDcovid-19 for information on cases, testing and outcomes.

To see data on cases in Mt. Lebanon click here and then hover over Mt. Lebanon in the map.

The County COVID-19 hotline, which answers 24/7: 1-888-856-2774.

Allegheny County is adding more raw data for the public to view, with specific information on tests, cases and deaths, including breakout information by municipality. It is updated daily at 1:30 p.m. :
https://data.wprdc.org/dataset/allegheny-county-covid-19-tests-cases-and-deaths

Friday, November 27, 2020

Updated 3:05 p.m.

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Updated 10:15 a.m.

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Updated 4:05 p.m.

Want details from Governor Wolf's Stay-at-Home advisory issued yesterday? Click here

Get details about other mitigation efforts, including new gathering limits here

Monday, November 23, 2020

Updated 4:23 p.m. 

Pennsylvania American Water has extended its suspension of water service shutoffs and late fees until after March 31, 2021 for all customers, both residential and non-residential. The company urges customers who are facing financial hardship to seek financial assistance immediately by contacting Pennsylvania American Water pennsylvaniaamwater.com or calling 1-800-565-7292. Please do not wait until a shut-off is looming to contact them. To learn more about the company’s customer assistance program, you may want to check out their new educational video.

Updated 9:30 a.m.

Do you have questions about the State's updated masking order? Bet they are answered here.

Friday, November 20, 2020

Updated 4:30 p.m.

As you are aware, it is almost Thanksgiving, COVID-19 cases are spiking in Allegheny County and the Allegheny County Health Department issued a “Stay-at-Home to Stop Social Gathering Advisory” on November 18.  

We understand that many Mt. Lebanon residents consider exercise important to health and well-being. But in deference to the County advisory, we are temporarily suspending the majority of recreation programs and closing most recreation facilities, effective Tuesday, November 24. Programs and facilities will remain closed until Tuesday, December 8. We will re-evaluate COVID-19 cases and other details on Friday, December 4 and provide an update to the community.

If you were registered for any programs, we will contact you with details concerning our plans to resume programming.

Municipal fields, parks and outdoor sport courts are open for individual and “same household” use only. The Golf Course also remains open with modified rules.

Additionally, the Mt. Lebanon Public Library is suspending in-person services for two weeks beginning Tuesday, November 24. Contact-free pickup, live reference and virtual services will still be available, as will 24-hour contact-free materials return via the library’s book drop. (Note: There will be no library services available after 2 pm on Wednesday, November 25 and all day Thursday, November 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday.) Click here for a complete listing of library programs, services and availability. This closure also will be reviewed December 4.

For a complete list of all open and closed facilities, click on the open/closed tab, above.

These actions are disappointing, but necessary. We appreciate your patience as we continue to make the best decisions we can for our residents and employees.

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Updated 5:40 p.m.

Please see this advisory from the Allegheny County Health Department: Allegheny County is experiencing a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations which, left unchecked, poses a risk to our community and healthcare system. Additional intervention is warranted to moderate case growth and preserve hospital capacity. It is more important than ever to follow guidance from local, state, and federal officials on how to stop the spread of the virus. Additionally, health officials recommend several common sense steps which are critical to preventing the spread of the virus, protecting the lives of residents and preserving the county’s acute-care-hospital- and other healthcare-systems-capacity. Dr. Debra Bogen, Director of the Health Department, has issued the following COVID-19 advisory: COVID-19 Related Stay-at-Home and Stop Social Gatherings Advisory.

Updated 8:35 a.m.

Pennsylvania updated its mitigation tactics due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases in the state. There are orders that cover hospitals and universities. But also including in the mitigation is a tightening of the rules about face coverings. For a detailed FAQ, go to: Updated Order of the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health Requiring Universal Face Coverings

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Updated 9:10 a.m.

The Municipal Building, 710 Washington Road, is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tasks that cannot be handled online. Most questions you have or paperwork you need to file can be done online at www.mtlebanon.org. We ask that you check there first before coming in. Tax bills and other payments can be made in the boxes on the outside of the building.

If you do need to come inside, masks are required (unless you have a health condition that prohibits it) and will be provided to you if you do not have one. Physical distancing of at least six feet between other building guests and staff is also required. The lobby is open with an information kiosk and phone list so you can complete your tasks with the least amount of contact with others, to protect the safety of our visitors and staff.  Please observe all posted signs and warnings. We do reserve the right to re-close facilities if we find public behavior to be detrimental to health and safety. We appreciate all your contributions to keeping Mt. Lebanon safe.

Thursday, July 2, 2020

Updated 3:21 p.m.

Please note that masks are required in all municipal facilities and you must observe physical distancing of at least six feet. Please cover all sneezes and coughs with your elbow and properly wash hands or use sanitizer.

The municipality will continue to carefully monitor the public behavior and COVID-19 cases. If the public is not in compliance or if cases continue to rise, we may close facilities once again. We are in this together! Thank you!

Friday, May 1, 2020

Updated 10:55 a.m.

COVID-19: 2020 Tax Considerations - changes to tax due dates for EIT and Real Estate Tax.

Earned Income and Net Profits Tax

The new due date for 2019 Final Returns and 1st quarter 2020 Estimated Payments for individuals is JULY 15, 2020.

In line with the Commonwealth’s and Federal Government’s decision to extend the due date for the filing of 2019 year-end returns, the Municipality and School District have affirmed our tax collection committee’s decision to extend the due date to July 15, 2020 in the best interest of our taxpayers and tax professionals.

2020 Real Estate Taxes

The Municipality has decided to extend the real estate tax face collection period to December 31, 2020. This three (3) month extension means our taxpayers will not accrue any penalty if they pay the face amount by 12/31/20. Pending School Board approval on May 18, 2020, the School District’s installment plan will change from three (3) to four (4) payments. The new payment dates are as follows.

Municipal Due Dates

2% Discount Period: June 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020
Face Period: August 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Penalty Period: After December 31, 2020

School District Due Dates
2% Discount Period: June 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020
Face Period: August 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020
Penalty Period: After September 30, 2020

School District Only - Installment Plan

1/4 Face Due September 30, 2020
1/4 Face Due October 31, 2020
1/4 Face Due November 30, 2020
1/4 Face Due February 28, 2021

eCheck Payment Option
In order to mitigate check processing and other mail contact for our staff, the Municipality and School District are encouraging all taxpayers who wish to pay by check to use our payment portal to pay by eCheck. Both taxing bodies are waiving any eCheck fees. An eCheck drafts directly from your check or savings account in 1-2 business days. Please visit https://mylebo.mtlebanon.org/ for more this payment option.

You may pay your Mt. Lebanon tax bills and fees (storm water, property tax and sewerage, etc.) in the labeled box outside the municipal building.

Monday, April 13, 2020

Updated -9:20 a.m.

Mt. Lebanon and Dormont residents in need of help as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can get assistance from Neighborhood Aid, a newly organized group of municipal and borough staff and volunteers. 

A call to 412-253-4104, weekdays from 9 to 5, or a visit to neighborhoodaid.org will connect residents with a customer service representative versed in the vast array of available services, including help with obtaining food and medication, financial assistance, business resources and general information. Volunteers also are available for errands for those who cannot or should not leave their homes to get urgently needed supplies. 

The service is free, although residents are expected to pay for any purchases requested. The service will continue as long as the need exists.

Friday, April 3, 2020

Updated - 3:25 p.m.

In a meeting with Mt. Lebanon emergency medical services professionals today, we learned that medics are seeing patients who are waiting too long to call an ambulance for critical medical issues because they are concerned with catching COVID-19 at the hospital. Kaitlin Shotsberger, St. Clair Hospital’s executive director of quality care and management, says patients should absolutely call 9-1-1 if they are having a medical emergency and that the hospital is taking steps to ensure COVID-19 patients are separated from others having medical issues.

She also noted the hospital’s triage line, 412-942-2600, is available weekdays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., to help and direct patients who feel they might have the disease. People who suspect they have COVID-19 should not report to the hospital without calling their personal physician, hospital triage or 9-1-1 first.

Monday, March 16, 2020

Updated - 1:45 p.m.

The Mt. Lebanon police and fire departments shared detailed information about current practice and some changes to usual procedures during the COVID-19 outbreak. In order to keep the community and our first responders safe, please follow these directions until further notice:

1. For emergency calls, where a person’s personal safety or property are immediately endangered, call 9-1-1 right away. Officers will continue to promptly respond to the scene in a manner appropriate to the emergency. Always call 9-1-1 to report emergency situations.

2. For reports of previous crimes, suspicious behavior (not currently occurring), information requests, general complaints and similar needs, please call 9-1-1. The dispatcher will provide the details to an officer who will screen the call to determine the appropriate response. For circumstances that may not require a face-to-face interaction, an officer will call the complainant by phone to see if the request for police assistance or information can be handled by phone.

3. We strongly discourage walk-in complaints at the Public Safety Center. As a precaution, the Public Safety Center has been locked down to exclude visitors and other non-essential personnel. If it is necessary to visit the Public Safety Center to meet with a police officer or firefighter, please follow the instructions posted at the rear entrance to the facility.

4. To request a copy of a police report, please call our records department at 412-343-4143, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

5. To request a copy of a Pennsylvania State Reportable Crash Report, please visit: http://www.crashdocs.org/. All reports for Mt. Lebanon reportable crashes, which involve an injury or vehicle that requires a tow, are available for download at this website.

6. Fingerprinting services, child safety seat installations and public safety center tours are suspended indefinitely. If you need to be fingerprinted, find an authorized "IdentoGO" location at https://www.identogo.com/

7. For drivers who were previously issued a warning notice by an MLPD officer and need to show proof that the item was corrected, please respond to the rear parking lot of the Public Safety Center and call 9-1-1. Remain in the parking lot, in your car and an officer will respond to assist you.

8. If you need to speak with a firefighter for a non-emergency reason, call 412-343-3402.