8/20/18
by News Department on 08/20/18Wolf claims Disaster Emergency...
Governor Tom Wolf signed a proclamation of disaster emergency, Friday, for the commonwealth in response to a series of severe rain storms last week that caused flash flooding and ensuing damage to homes and businesses throughout much of north and central portions of the state.
The proclamation is a necessary step in order to ask for a federal disaster declaration through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and authorizes state agencies to use all available resources and personnel, as necessary, to cope with the magnitude and severity of this emergency situation.
The time-consuming bidding and contract procedures, as well as other formalities normally prescribed by law, are waived for the duration of the proclamation.
