Pennsylvania sending disaster support to California following devastating storms

HARRISBURG (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Emergency Administration Company is sending two staffers to California to help in emergency administration and response after storms introduced flooding and harm to many components of the state. 

“The impression of historic and lethal flooding seen just lately in California has been as stunning because it has been heartbreaking,” stated PEMA Director Randy Padfield. “Pennsylvania is likely one of the most flood-prone states within the nation, and in consequence, our employees has the expertise to supply this much-needed assist to our counterparts and communities in California.”

The employees is reporting to the Sacramento space for 2 weeks and can assist public help packages with harm evaluation and hazard mitigation, and supply technical help to communities. 

California made the request via the Emergency Administration Help Compact which is a proper settlement between all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, that sources, personnel, or tools may be shared throughout disasters. 

Pennsylvania tax {dollars} will not be getting used on the deployment, the prices from the EMAC are paid by the state requesting the help.