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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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    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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    What We Do

    When it comes to emergency management, there are phases. Here's what we do:

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    Emergency Planning

    By their very nature, emergencies are chaotic. Our planning processes reduce this chaos and ensure that we can provide needed protection.

    Emergency Planning
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    Hazard Mitigation

    We're working to reduce, eliminate, redirect, and avoid the effects of disasters. It's estimated that for every $1 spent on mitigation, $10 is saved.

    Hazard Mitigation
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    Emergency Response

    We stand ready to respond at a moment's notice to support county and local governments during disasters and emergencies.

    Emergency Response
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    Disaster Recovery

    We support Pennsylvania communities after disaster with funding and help with disaster assistance programs.

    Disaster Recovery

    Resources for Emergency Managers

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    Ready Families Across PA

    A website to help Pennsylvanians know the common dangers in our Commonwealth and how to best prepare for them.

    Ready PA

    Weather Resources

    Pennsylvania weather can be unpredictable. Get info and help with forecasts, or reach out to our state meteorologist.

    Weather Resources

    Happening Today

    We send a daily briefing to Gov. Josh Shapiro. Read it yourself to see what's happening today.

    Daily Reports

    Emergency Proclamations

    Looking for an emergency proclamation issued by the governor? View an archive of them from 2018 through today.

    Emergency Proclamations

    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

    More Programs

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    Reducing Risk

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

    Reducing Risk
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    911 Program

    Processing 14.5 million requests for emergency help every year.

    911 Program

    Submit A Report

    Report hazardous materials spills, storm damage, and more.

    Submit A Report