Governor Josh Shapiro Has Declared A Disaster Emergency In Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro has declared a disaster emergency in Pennsylvania due to a significant winter storm expected to impact the state. The declaration allows the state to shift and activate resources to areas of greatest impact and provides municipal governments with more response options. The disaster emergency declaration streamlines the Commonwealth’s operational structure, freeing up funding, removing spending obstacles, and allowing for a quicker response to an emergency. It does not mean that people are not allowed to travel, but drivers are urged to stay off the roads to help ensure safety. The declaration also allows the state to draw down, funding and providing state agencies with the resources needed to assist counties and municipalities with response efforts.