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Shapiro Administration Shares Resources for Visitors, Motorists Ahead of April 8 Solar Eclipse

03/15/2024
New traveler information page established to help visitors planning trips to northwest PA for unique viewing opportunity.

Shapiro Administration Announces Low-interest Loans Available for September 2023 Flood Survivors in Northeast Pennsylvania

01/26/2024
Governor Josh Shapiro Secures Federal Support Following Flooding in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties

Shapiro Administration Reminds Motorists to Exercise Caution in Coming Weather Event

01/08/2024
Snow, rain, and high winds expected; vehicle restrictions planned during storm

Shapiro Administration Secures Future Funding of 911 Services

12/18/2023
Resources for County 911 Centers Will Help to Keep Pennsylvania Communities Safe 

Shapiro Administration Encourages Businesses to Be Prepared for Winter Weather and Highlights Tools Available to Private Sector

12/15/2023
Shapiro administration reminds businesses to be prepared for winter weather.

Governor Shapiro Hosts Ceremonial Bill Signing for HB 735 with Insurance Commissioner Humphreys, Bipartisan Legislative Leaders at the Yardley Inn in Bucks County

12/04/2023
HB 735 establishes a task force that will study flood insurance issues and make recommendations to help improve affordability and expand access to flood insurance coverage for Pennsylvania communities. 

Shapiro Administration Promotes Holiday Travel Safety

11/13/2023
Operation Safe Holiday kick off today with the “Click it or Ticket” Thanksgiving Enforcement Mobilization, aiming to keep Pennsylvania’s youngest travelers safe on the road

PEMA Staff Recognized with Governor’s Award for Excellence

10/26/2023
PEMA employees awarded with the Govenor's Award for Excellence

Shapiro Administration Secures U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Declaration for Businesses and Homeowners Impacted by Flooding in Northampton County

10/06/2023
Declaration gives affected small businesses and homeowners in Northampton County and surrounding counties access to low-interest loans; SBA will also be hosting in-person loan application assistance

Shapiro Administration Reminds Motorists about the Dangers of Flooding, Urges Them to Never Drive through Flooded Roadways

09/25/2023
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) urge motorists to never drive through flooded roadways.

Shapiro Administration Underscores Importance of Preparedness for Older Pennsylvanians During National Preparedness Month

09/12/2023
September is National Preparedness Month, and we encourage citizens to think about preparedness for older adults.

Shapiro Administration Works with Local Communities to Secure Millions in Federal Funding for Vital Hazard Mitigation Projects

08/31/2023
PEMA, DCED, City of Philly Worked Together to Secure More Than $100 Million to Prevent Future Flooding

Pennsylvania Task Force 1 Team Members Deploy to Hawaii to Support Federal Search and Rescue Efforts

08/11/2023
Two members of PA Task Force 1 will deploy today to Maui, Hawaii, as part of a 28 member Federal Emergency Management Agency Urban Search and Rescue Incident Support Team.  

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Convenes Pennsylvania Emergency Management Council Meeting

08/09/2023
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis today convened the council for its first regularly scheduled meeting of the Shapiro-Davis Administration.

Shapiro Administration Sending Disaster Support Personnel to Vermont to Assist in Recovery Efforts

07/31/2023
Shapiro Administration to send disaster support to Vermont

Shapiro Administration Provides Heat Safety Guidance with High Temperatures Forecast Across Pennsylvania

07/25/2023
Shapiro Administration warns of high heat and provides guidance

Shapiro Administration Continues to Support Pennsylvania Communities and Recovery Efforts After Recent Flooding

07/18/2023
The Shapiro Administration continues to support communities across Pennsylvania after devastating flooding hit in eastern Pennsylvania.

Shapiro Administration Announces Low-interest Loans Available after Fire Destroys Shopping Center in Monroe County

07/14/2023
Governor Josh Shapiro Secures Support for Small Businesses from Federal Government Following Fountain Court Shopping Center Fire.

Shapiro Administration Opens Multi-Agency Resource Center for Pennsylvanians Impacted by Flooding in Berks County

07/13/2023
Governor Shapiro follows through on promise to mobilize administration and provide significant assistance in coordination with Berks County Department of Emergency Services.

Governor Shapiro Visits Lower Alsace Township in Berks County to Pledge Administration's Support as Flood Recovery Operations Continue

07/10/2023
The governor received a briefing from local Lower Alsace Township officials and first responders and pledged his administration's full support for recovery efforts

Shapiro Administration Secures U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Declaration for Businesses Impacted by R.M. Palmer Factory Explosion

Declaration gives affected small businesses access to low-interest loans

06/29/2023
The U.S. Small Business Administration has granted an administrative declaration of a disaster for the businesses impacted by the R.M. Palmer factory explosion in West Reading, PA.

I-95 Update: Live Feed Up and Running Ahead of Schedule on Pa.Gov/i95Updates

The I-95 live feed is up and running ahead of schedule

06/15/2023
The 24/7 live feed of the construction site will chart our progress and give everyone a sense of timing as we move forward.

Shapiro Administration Provides Update on I-95 Response

For more information on detours and the latest updates, visit www.pa.gov/i95updates

06/13/2023
The Shapiro Administration, the City of Philadelphia, and federal partners continue to respond to the partial collapse of Interstate 95.

Shapiro Administration Urges Preparedness for Potential Spring and Summer Flooding

05/08/2023
The Shapiro Administration urges property owners to prepare for the potential of flooding during the springtime rainy season and the summer storm season in Pennsylvania.
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