Pennsylvania
Gov. Shapiro activates National Guard in Erie County to help people in need during snowstorm
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Pennsylvania on June 5, 2024, became the 29th state to ban distracted driving when Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the bipartisan Senate Bill 37 into law.
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The National Guard has been activated by the Shapiro administration to assist residents in Erie County impacted by the heavy lake-effect snow.
The National Guard will be assisting stranded drivers to ensure emergency vehicles and first responders can get to people who are in need.
Gov. Josh Shapiro has also signed a disaster declaration for Erie County.
The disaster declaration will allow the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to draw down funding and provide state agencies with the resources needed to assist counties and municipalities as they continue with ongoing response efforts.
“Our teams at PEMA, the Pennsylvania State Police, and PennDOT have been on the ground overnight to help their fellow Pennsylvanians as the impacts of heavy lake-effect snow hit Erie County. At the county’s request, I’ve called in the Pennsylvania National Guard — who are now on the ground — to help any stranded drivers and make sure emergency responders can get to folks who need them,” Shapiro said. “As we continue working with local leaders in Erie County to get trucks and cars moved off roads, I’ve also signed a disaster declaration for Erie County to send all necessary resources to the area. Stay off the roads if you can, be safe, and follow instructions from PEMA and your local authorities.”
Learn more about the disaster emergency proclamation on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s website.
Contact Nicholas Sorensen at nsorensen@gannett.com.