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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 — In the wake of Tropical Storm Debby, more than $1 million has been earmarked for homeowners and renters in Pennsylvania, marking a significant step in recovery efforts. …
Pennsylvania Storm Relief: Over $1 Million Unleashed to Aid Debby’s Devastated Residents! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced a significant allocation of over $380 million through its Shelter and Services Program (SSP). This funding aims to aid …
Breaking Borders: How $380 Million is Transforming Communities and Tackling Migration Challenges! Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Beaver Valley Power Station on June 11, 2024. This exercise will …
FEMA to Conduct Emergency Preparedness Exercise at Beaver Valley Power Station Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A federal indictment has led to the arrest of Jasmine Williams, a 33-year-old resident of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Announced by U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero, Williams faces …
Montgomery County Woman Charged in FEMA Fraud Scheme After Hurricane Ida Read More
YARDLEY, PA — In the wake of devastating floods that swept through parts of Pennsylvania in July, Governor Josh Shapiro yesterday ceremonially signed House Bill (HB) 735, establishing a task …
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs House Bill 735 to Aid Affordability of Flood Insurance in Pennsylvania Read More
READING, PA — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has denied Pennsylvania’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration relating to the storm and flooding that occurred on July 9, 2023. …
FEMA Denies Major Disaster Declaration, Schwank Responds Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is announcing more than $50 million in funding for two flood mitigation projects – one in Philadelphia and one in Virginia …
$50 Million in BRIC Grants Awarded by FEMA to Boost Resiliency Projects in PA and VA Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Two members of PA Task Force 1 were deployed Friday to Maui, Hawaii as part of a 28-member FEMA Urban Search and Rescue team. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management …
PA Task Force 1 Sends Aid to Hawaii: FEMA Search and Rescue Team Deploys to Assist in Devastating Situation Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The City of Coatesville has been awarded a $621,360 grant by FEMA to design and engineer long-term flood resilience solutions. The funding will be used to address …
Coatesville Receives $621K FEMA Grant to Create Resilience Against Flooding Read More