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    Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency

    Ready Communities

    Together we can prepare Pennsylvania communities for the unexpected, and make them safer places to live.

    Know the Threats
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    Ready for Anything

    Emergency managers plan to protect lives and property for those who depend on us.

    Community Planning
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    Flooding and Floodplain Management

    It's our job to help local governments in Pennsylvania prepare their communities for potential flooding.

    Flooding and Floodplain Management
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    Hazard Mitigation

    We're working to reduce, eliminate, redirect, and avoid the effects of disasters in Pennsylvania.

    Hazard Mitigation
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    Hazardous Materials

    State, tribal, and local agencies are required to prepare for, respond to, and protect the community from chemical accidents.

    Hazardous Materials
    Plumes rise up from a nuclear power plant.

    Nuclear Power Plants

    There are four operating nuclear power plants in Pennsylvania, and we work to keep Pennsylvanians safe and informed about them.

    Nuclear Power Plants