HARRISBURG – Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed an Executive Order to keep PA at the forefront of emergency management as the federal government changes policies around the support it provides states to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and emergencies. The order formalizes and strengthens PA’s approach to emergency readiness, updating state plans and policies so agencies, partners, and communities have the support needed to ensure the safety of Pennsylvanians. Specifically, the order directs the PA Emergency Management Agency to work with state agencies to develop plans for a Commonwealth Surge Workforce that can mobilize the appropriate resources quickly across multiple agencies in response to future disasters and emergencies. The order also directs PEMA to prepare an Emergency Readiness Action Plan; directs the Office of Administration and other agencies to streamline emergency management policies; and creates an Interagency Advisory Group on Emergency Management Readiness. The order will help improve statewide readiness without bureaucratic delays to ensure the state can respond more quickly, communicate better, and keep residents protected when disasters happen.
GOV. JOSH SHAPIRO