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WASHINGTON, D.C. — FEMA’s Ready Campaign and the Ad Council have teamed up with DreamWorks Animation’s film Dog Man, based on Dav Pilkey’s best-selling book series, for a nationwide public …
Prepare Your Family Like a Hero! FEMA Teams Up with Dog Man to Keep Kids Safe Read More
READING, PA — When floodwaters tore through Berks County in July 2023, they left devastation in their wake—homes gutted, schools damaged, and families facing insurmountable losses. But thanks to the Shapiro …
How the Shapiro Administration’s Disaster Recovery Program Helped Berks County Rebuild After Devastating Floods Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — While you’re scouring shelves for the perfect holiday gifts, consider one that truly keeps on giving—preparedness. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and Office of the State Fire …
A Preparedness Gift Guide to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe This Holiday Season Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County officials have officially lifted the burn ban on open fires following a unanimous vote by Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe. The …
Chester County Lifts Burn Ban After Decrease in Fire Risk Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Following improvements in weather conditions and a significant reduction in wildfire risks, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has officially lifted its temporary ban on building fires on state game …
Ban Lifted: What Recent Rain Means for Fires on Pennsylvania’s Game Lands and Wildlife Protection Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — After a recent spell of wet weather reduced the risk of wildfires, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has officially lifted its ban on campfires …
Campfire Ban Lifted in Pennsylvania Parks, But Fire Safety Remains Critical Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In response to escalating wildfire risks driven by unusually dry conditions across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has announced an indefinite ban on the building of fires on …
Emergency Fire Ban Issued: Pennsylvania’s Wildfire Threat Sparks Urgent Action! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In response to an alarming surge in wildfire incidents and the prevailing dry conditions, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has issued a sweeping ban …
Statewide Campfire Ban Issued as Explosive Wildfire Threat Looms Over Pennsylvania! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Residents of Lycoming, Potter, Tioga, and Union counties in Pennsylvania have a limited window left to apply for federal disaster assistance following the devastation caused by Tropical …
Deadline Approaches for FEMA Disaster Assistance Applications in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has issued a critical advisory urging residents to exercise extreme caution with outdoor fires as the state faces …
Wildfire Alert: Pennsylvania on High Alert as Dry Spell Sparks Emergency Burning Ban! Read More