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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal advisory council reviewing disaster response and emergency management operations will continue its work through late May under a new executive order signed Tuesday.
Trump Extends FEMA Review Council Amid Disaster Readiness Push Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials say thousands of hours of training and expanded interstate disaster response efforts are helping strengthen the state’s emergency management system as the commonwealth prepares for …
Pa. Officials Highlight Training, Aid in Disaster Preparedness Efforts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency to allow Pennsylvania to quickly mobilize personnel, equipment, and funding as a significant winter storm is forecast …
Shapiro Declares Disaster Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm Read More
STOYSTOWN, PA — State officials on Monday unveiled a major expansion of Pennsylvania’s disaster response and recovery funding, signaling a push to strengthen public safety as federal support grows less …
Shapiro Boosts Disaster Aid as State Doubles Response Funds, Expands Recovery Help Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the termination of its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, a grant initiative designed to enhance disaster preparedness …
FEMA Halts BRIC Program, Redirects $882M in Disaster Funds – What It Means for Preparedness Read More