Department of Health: Prepare Today for Emergencies and Disasters
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Health is reminding all Pennsylvanians to take steps now to prepare for potential emergencies and disasters.
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PA Department of Health Announces Partnership with CVS Health to Assist with COVID-19 Response in Nursing Homes
HARRISBURG, PA — Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced a partnership with CVS Health to assist with nursing home facility testing as part of the state’s COVID-19 response.
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PEMA: Gov. Wolf’s Disaster Declaration Vital for Commonwealth Response
HARRISBURG, PA — The Director of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Randy Padfield, recently emphasized the need for continuing Governor Tom Wolf’s proclamation of disaster emergency in order to continue …
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Gov. Wolf Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration for State Response and Recovery, Stay-at-Home Order Ends June 4
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf renewed the 90-day disaster declaration he originally signed on March 6 following the announcement of the first two presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in …
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Barrar Votes to Declare Emergency in Counties Under Siege by Violent Protesters
HARRISBURG, PA — Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) today announced that the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Council has voted to issue a disaster emergency declaration to allow Gov. Tom Wolf …
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Wolf Administration Highlights Dangers Drones Pose in Emergency Situations
HARRISBURG, PA — As the popularity of drones continues to increase across the country, the Wolf Administration this week highlighted the danger these unmanned aircraft can pose to helicopters in …
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State Emergency Response Officials: Community Risk Reduction Can Help Communities Be Prepared for and Respond to Emergencies
HARRISBURG, PA — State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego, alongside Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director, Randy Padfield and officials from West Hanover Township Fire Department are encouraging local leaders, first responders, …
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National Weather Service Recognizes Pennsylvania After All 67 Counties Achieve StormReady® Status
HARRISBURG, PA — At a recent event at the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) officials from the National Weather Service recognized Pennsylvania as one of only six states in the …
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