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    PA Emergency Management Agency

    Disaster Recovery

    Your community was just impacted by a disaster. Now what? Get on the road to recovery quickly with state and federal help.

    Post-Disaster Resources for Pennsylvanians
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    Overview

    Local governments in Pennsylvania are never alone when helping Pennsylvanians bounce back from disasters and emergencies. Our job at PEMA is to:

    • Administer federal grant/loan programs that help rebuild households, businesses, and public infrastructure
    • Provide training, guidance, and technical assistance around disaster assistance programs

    Some of What We Help With

    We can help your community get connected to resources that will:

    • Rebuild Homes & Infrastructure
    • Revitalize Your Community's Economy
    • Offer Social & Community Services
    • Pay for Temporary Housing

    Contact Us

    Email our Bureau of Recovery and Mitigation for more information.

    Email Us

    Step 1 of Recovery: Report Your Damages

    We cannot overstate how important it is for community officials to report their damages. This initial report is essential for us to determine:

    1. 1

      What Happened?

      And how it affected individuals and communities?

    2. 2

      How Has Property Been Affected?

      Include residences, businesses, and infrastructure.

    3. 3

      Where Was Hardest Hit?

    4. 4

      Which Situations Need To Take Priority?

    5. 5

      What Types of Assistance Are Needed/Available?

    Who To Report Damages To

    Individuals, businesses, elected officials report to community emergency management coordinator, who reports damages to PEMA.

    Individuals, businesses, and elected officials should report damages to their county emergency management coordinator. Coordinators then report community damage to us at the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. 

    County Emergency Management Coordinators

    Commonwealth Damage Reporter

    Report using the  Commonwealth Damage Reporter. It can be used via web browser and mobile device.

    Training Videos

    Funding for Government

    Browse disaster assistance that can be applied for and awarded to areas to recover from disaster. The first step is reporting your damages so that a disaster can be declared, opening up more funding options for your community.

    Funding for Pennsylvanians

    These options can be applied for by individuals and businesses in Pennsylvania. As recovery professionals, it is our job to help our community apply for and access this funding.