The agencies below help safeguard the Commonwealth against threats, hazards, and disruptions.
Each plays a critical role in prevention, protection, preparedness, response, or recovery—mirroring the mission areas of OHS.
OHS works closely with these partners to:
- Share information
- Coordinate planning
- Support threat-mitigation efforts
- Enhance statewide readiness
- Ensure a unified approach to public safety
By collaborating with both Commonwealth and federal agencies, OHS strengthens Pennsylvania’s ability to anticipate risks, protect communities, and respond to emergencies and security challenges.
Commonwealth agencies
- Attorney General's Office—Handles legal matters for the state, including crime prevention and consumer protection
- Department of Agriculture—Supports farming, food safety, and agricultural business across Pennsylvania
- Commission on Crime and Delinquency—Funds and supports programs to reduce crime and improve justice systems
- Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency—Coordinates disaster response and emergency planning statewide
- Department of Environmental Protection—Protects air, water, and land through environmental regulations and programs
- Department of Health—Promotes public health through disease prevention, health services, and safety programs
- Department of Labor & Industry—Oversees job training, workplace safety, and unemployment services
- Department of Transportation—Manages roads, bridges, and public transportation across the state
Federal agencies
- Department of Homeland Security—Leads national efforts to protect against terrorism and respond to emergencies
- Federal Bureau of Investigation—Investigates federal crimes and threats to national security
- Federal Emergency Management Agency—Helps communities prepare for and recover from disasters
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement—Enforces immigration laws and investigates cross-border crime
- National Counterterrorism Center—Shares intelligence to prevent terrorist threats
- Office of the Director for National Intelligence—Coordinates intelligence gathering across federal agencies
Emergency planning resources
- DisasterAssistance.gov—Offers help and resources for people affected by disasters
- ReadyPA—Pennsylvania’s official site for emergency preparedness tips and planning tools
- Ready.gov—National site with advice on how to prepare for emergencies and disasters
- Ready.gov Business—Provides planning tools to help businesses stay safe and recover from emergencies
