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WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County officials have officially lifted the burn ban on open fires following a unanimous vote by Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe. The …
Chester County Lifts Burn Ban After Decrease in Fire Risk Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Following improvements in weather conditions and a significant reduction in wildfire risks, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has officially lifted its temporary ban on building fires on state game …
Ban Lifted: What Recent Rain Means for Fires on Pennsylvania’s Game Lands and Wildlife Protection Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — After a recent spell of wet weather reduced the risk of wildfires, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has officially lifted its ban on campfires …
Campfire Ban Lifted in Pennsylvania Parks, But Fire Safety Remains Critical Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In response to escalating wildfire risks driven by unusually dry conditions across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has announced an indefinite ban on the building of fires on …
Emergency Fire Ban Issued: Pennsylvania’s Wildfire Threat Sparks Urgent Action! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In response to an alarming surge in wildfire incidents and the prevailing dry conditions, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has issued a sweeping ban …
Statewide Campfire Ban Issued as Explosive Wildfire Threat Looms Over Pennsylvania! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Residents of Lycoming, Potter, Tioga, and Union counties in Pennsylvania have a limited window left to apply for federal disaster assistance following the devastation caused by Tropical …
Deadline Approaches for FEMA Disaster Assistance Applications in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has issued a critical advisory urging residents to exercise extreme caution with outdoor fires as the state faces …
Wildfire Alert: Pennsylvania on High Alert as Dry Spell Sparks Emergency Burning Ban! Read More WEST CHESTER, PA — In response to escalating wildfire threats, the Chester County Commissioners have enacted a 30-day ban on open burning throughout the county, effective immediately. This decisive measure …
Fire Fears Trigger Emergency Burn Ban in Chester County: What You Need to Know Now! Read More
SPRING GROVE, PA — In a proactive effort to arm older Pennsylvanians with the necessary tools for emergency situations, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Department of Aging, …
Senior Safety Alert: Empowering Pennsylvanians with Lifesaving Preparedness Skills Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has introduced the Human Needs Network service. This innovative program, highlighted in a recent briefing with Pennsylvania Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh, underscores …
Discover How Chester County’s New Human Needs Network is Transforming Crisis Support Read More