FEMA will evaluate a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise for communities around the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station. The exercise will occur during the week of April 15, 2024 to assess the ability of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of Maryland to respond to an emergency at the nuclear facility.
News, Media & Events: Pennsylvania
Events
2024-03-26T13:00:00
2024-04-26T21:00:00
Important Date
Mar 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024
Mar 26, 2024
- Apr 26, 2024
Important Date
FEMA is seeking public comments on its updated Consensus-Based Codes, Specifications, and Standards (CBCSS) Policy through April 26 2024.
2024-04-30T19:00:00
2024-04-30T20:00:00
Virtual
Apr 30, 2024
Apr 30, 2024
Apr 30, 2024 EST
- Apr 30, 2024 8:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
Office of Business, Industry, and Infrastructure Integration (OB3I) April Business and Industry Call
Join FEMA’s Office of Business, Industry, and Infrastructure Integration (OB3I) for the April Business and Industry Call on April 30, 2024, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EDT. The meeting will showcase resilience tools for business organizations and communities to utilize when preparing for disaster emergencies and protecting assets throughout the year.
Preparedness Tips
A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.
Press Releases and Fact Sheets
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Do you know how to be #WinterReady? In preparation for this weekend’s inclement weather, FEMA Region 3 urges individuals and communities to prioritize safety and preparedness.
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. announced that FEMA awarded a $22.4 million grant to the city of Philadelphia, paying for 72 firefighters’ salaries and benefits for three years, allowing three city fire stations to reopen: Engine 6 in Fishtown, Ladder 1 in Fairmount and Ladder 11 in South Philadelphia.
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PDFs & Multimedia
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Pennsylvania; Severe Storms and Flooding - Denial of Appeal
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Denial of Appeal on March 15, 2024, as a result of severe storms and flooding during the period of September 9-10, 2023.
Pennsylvania; Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding - Denial
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Denial on September 26, 2023, as a result of a severe storm, straight-line winds, and flooding on July 9, 2023.
NFIP Community Suspension Data 08292023
Suspension Notice 09072023
National — Risk Rating 2.0 — New Methodology vs Old Methodology
Effective May 17, 2022 - Suspension of Community Eligibility
Kansas, Pennsylvania and Virginia
Letter of Final Determination -- Aug. 16, 2022
LFD Date: 2/16/2022
FIRM Effective Date: 8/16/2022
States: Mississippi, Ohio, Pennsylvania
FEMA Mobile Vaccination Unit Supports COVID Testing and Vaccinations in Philadelphia
FEMA Corps Staff prepare COVID-19 Testing Stations at the Greater Philadelphia MLK Day of Service Event on January 17th, 2022 at Girard College.
FEMA Mobile Vaccination Unit Supports COVID Testing and Vaccinations in Philadelphia
Black Doctor’s Consortium Founder and CEO Dr. Ala Stanford delivers a morning briefing to BDC’s clinical staff, FEMA staff and volunteers at the Greater Philadelphia MLK Day of Service at Girard College on January 17th, 2022 at Girard College.
FEMA Mobile Vaccination Unit Supports COVID Testing and Vaccinations in Philadelphia
A FEMA Mobile Vaccination Units arrived in Philadelphia on January 15th. These self-contained vaccination centers can be set up anywhere in support of local partners. The Philadelphia MVU will bring vaccination capabilities closer to the communities and people that need them, reducing some of the barriers to vaccinations.
