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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency has announced that funding for Pennsylvania’s 61 county-based Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), commonly known as “911 centers,” is expected to meet …
Pennsylvania’s 911 Centers on Track to Meet Funding Projections Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Governor Shapiro’s request for financial aid for individuals affected by the Roosevelt …
Financial Aid Approved for Victims of Philadelphia Apartment Fire Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As election season approaches, the Shapiro Administration, along with the Pennsylvania Department of State (DOS), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), is ramping …
Shapiro Administration Reinforces Efforts to Secure Pennsylvania Elections Read More
SHIPPENSBURG, PA — On Tuesday, Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield joined representatives from a broad coalition of …
Pennsylvania Hosts National Mass Care Exercise to Bolster Emergency Preparedness Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Shapiro Administration has earmarked additional resources for the 61 county-based Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), or “911 centers,” across Pennsylvania. Following the recent finalization of the fiscal …
Pennsylvania Bolsters 911 Centers with Increased Funding and Next-Gen Technology Read More