pa-56-35-1237: Modernizing emergency management in Pennsylvania

Summary

August 4, 2026 Whereas , to assure the Commonwealth remains prepared for current and future threats and hazards and can maximize available resources to respond to and recover from emergencies, it is critical to continually review, evaluate, and modernize the plans, procedures, and operational capabilities of the agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction to ensure a coordinated whole-of-state approach that meets the evolving emergency management landscape; and Whereas , as described in the May 7, 2026, Final Report of the President's Council to Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Final Report of the President's Council), the federal government, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency in particular, will push greater administrative, operational, and financial responsibility for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery to state and local governments, which requires the Commonwealth to be ready to assume a greater role in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters; and Whereas , this Administration seeks proactively to position the Commonwealth to remain resilient and respond effectively and efficiently when disasters and emergencies impact Pennsylvania by modernizing and streamlining emergency preparedness, response, and recovery through innovation, efficiency, and collaboration; and Whereas , Executive Order 2015-06, State Emergency Operations Plan, directs each Commonwealth agency under the Governor's jurisdiction to participate in the...

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