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    PA Emergency Management Agency

    We’re here to make sure Pennsylvania is prepared for and can recover from emergencies and disasters.

    For Emergency Managers
    For Pennsylvanians
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    SNOW IN PA

    Winter Storm

    Ongoing impacts include extreme cold, wind, and blowing snow.

    Details

    Overview

    Monitoring and responding to changing conditions in Pennsylvania. Connecting county emergency managers with everything they need to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. 

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    Resources for Emergency Managers

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    Ready Families Across PA

    Know the common dangers in Pennsylvania and how to best prepare for them.

    Ready PA

    Here To Back You Up

    Are you a county or state navigating an emergency? We can help. Submit a request!

    Emergency Response

    Mission Request

    Get help with equipment and personnel.

    Submit Mission Request

    Incident Help

    Get help managing emergency response.

    Incident Help

    Aquatic Rescue

    Get help with aerial search and rescue.

    Search & Rescue Help

    Our Response Center

    Where everyone comes together to manage emergencies in Pennsylvania.

    Commonwealth Response Coordination Center
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    Recent Press Releases

    Visit Our Newsroom
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    911 Program

    Processing 14.5 million requests for emergency help every year.

    911 Program
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    Reducing Risk

    We're working to reduce and eliminate the effects of disasters in Pennsylvania.

    Reducing Risk

    Submit A Report

    Report hazardous materials spills, storm damage, and more.

    Submit A Report