As heavy rains continue to cause flooding in central and northern PA, Governor Wolf provided an update on current conditions, county disaster declarations and what PA Emergency Management Director Rick Flinn and PennDOT officials encountered on visits to several heavily impacted areas of the state.
As several counties in Pennsylvania continue to address the effects of heavy rains this week, Governor Tom Wolf thanked emergency personnel and first responders for serving their communities.
Governor Wolf advised that several state agencies continue to work with local responders to assist those impacted by flash flooding in central, northcentral and eastern Pennsylvania as 10 shelters have been opened in five counties to assist evacuees and three rescue helicopters have been deployed.
Governor Tom Wolf advised on how the state is working to assist those affected by the heavy rains over the weekend and those forecast through tomorrow.
Governor Wolf announced the Green Ridge Fire House in Aston, Delaware County, will use new state funding to quadruple the size of its fire house, enabling it to better provide the services necessary to keep members of the local community safe.
