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HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf is reminding survivors of the remnants of Hurricane Ida that they can access federal, state, and local resources to help in their recovery at …
Gov. Wolf Reminds Ida Survivors of Resources Available at Disaster Recovery Centers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf announced that additional counties have been approved for federal disaster relief.
Additional Counties Approved for Federal Disaster Assistance from Remnants of Ida Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As a prime co-sponsor, Rep. Craig Williams (R- Delaware/Chester) voted this week in support of House Resolution 139, which would extend the provisions of Gov. Tom Wolf’s …
Williams Votes to Extend Flood Emergency Declaration Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania / FEMA Disaster Recovery Center located at Ashbridge Square Shopping Center, 945 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown opened on Monday to help those …
FEMA Disaster Center Opens in Chester County Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — If you suffered property damage or loss directly caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida and live in Pennsylvania Counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia, or …
What to Expect After Registering for FEMA Disaster Assistance in PA Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency has requested that joint state and FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) for Public Assistance (PA) be completed to evaluate damages related to Tropical Storm …
Additional Preliminary Damage Assessments to Take Place in Pennsylvania  Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf announced that President Joe Biden approved his request to declare a major disaster in Pennsylvania following heavy rainfall, severe flash flooding, and tornadoes from Tropical …
Pennsylvania Approved for Major Disaster Declaration for Damages from Remnants of Ida Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — At yesterday’s public meeting, the Chester County Commissioners approved a Declaration of Disaster Emergency, effective from September 9, 2021, for seven days. The Declaration is pursuant …
Chester County Commissioners Approve Local Declaration of Disaster Emergency Due to Hurricane Ida Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf has requested that President Joe Biden declare a major disaster in Pennsylvania following heavy rainfall, severe flash flooding, and tornadoes from Tropical Depression Ida that impacted Pennsylvania on August 31, …
Gov. Wolf Requests Major Disaster Declaration for Damages from Remnants of Ida Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a package of 27 regulatory and administrative waivers aimed at helping communities to accelerate their recovery from …
HUD Cuts Red Tape to Speed Hurricane Recovery Read More