Advisory Notice - Potential Disruption from Large Explosions:
The FBI is conducting an explosives training session at the City of Bethlehem Police range Monday, October 19 through Thursday, October 22, 2026. The training facility is located across the Lehigh River in Lower Saucon Township. Residents and businesses south of Freemansburg Avenue in Bethlehem Township may be subject to the effects of explosive detonations during the following times:
Monday October 19: 23 explosions beginning around 12pm.
Tuesday October 20: 4 explosions beginning around 10am.
Wednesday October 21: 4 explosions beginning around 10am.
Thursday October 22: 4 explosions beginning around 10am.
All activity should conclude by 4pm.
Affected communities: St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus, The Vineyards, Carter Republic, River View Estates and Old Orchard & Kingsview developments.
PLEASE CALL 911 ONLY IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY; Questions: Call Northampton County Emergency Management Non-Emergency at (610) 759-2200
