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FORT WASHINGTON, PA — Newrez LLC has announced the creation of the NEED Fund, a new emergency relief initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to employees in times of hardship. The …
Newrez LLC Launches Emergency Relief Fund for Employees Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — This week, the Chester County Commissioners officially designated September as National Preparedness Month, emphasizing the critical need to “expect the unexpected” and to be ready for any …
Boost Your Emergency Preparedness with Chester County’s Resources and Events Read More
READING, PA — FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), operating as Met-Ed in eastern Pennsylvania, has completed its annual emergency preparation drill. This exercise tested the company’s storm restoration process …
FirstEnergy’s Met-Ed Completes Emergency Drill for Storm Preparedness Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — September is National Preparedness Month (NPM), and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) to encourage citizens to spend a …
PA Department of Aging Underscores Importance of Preparedness for Older Pennsylvanians During National Preparedness Month Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Every school district in America must ensure preparedness for worst-case scenarios, such as an active shooter incident. As part of its ongoing commitment to emergency preparedness, …
Kennett High School Campus Closed for Active Shooter Exercise Read More
Power outages can occur for a multitude of reasons such as extreme weather conditions, technical difficulties, or infrastructure issues. Regardless of the cause, being prepared for a power outage is …
4 Essential Tips for Preparing for Power Outages Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Chester County ham radio operators from the 985 Repeater Group will hold their annual Field Day event at Lines Self-Storage, 964 Pottstown Pike (Rt. 100), in …
Get Ready to Tune In: Discover the Thrill of Ham Radio at Field Day Event Read More