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    Planning for emergencies is something every local education agency must consider, regardless of its size or location. While it's difficult to plan for every issue that could occur, preparation is key to saving lives – if and when a disaster strikes.

    The Pennsylvania Department of Education's Office for Safe Schools partners with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), the Pennsylvania State Police, other state agencies, and security organizations to offer best practice planning, programs, and training throughout Pennsylvania. Helpful resources and links appear below.

    Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)

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    The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA)

    All Hazards Exercise

    Each year, the  Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) conducts two (2) hazardous weather exercises (in the spring and fall/winter) to provide an opportunity for all Commonwealth Preparedness stakeholders to examine, test, and validate their emergency operations plans (EOPs), emergency response, and recovery capabilities.

    The All Hazards Exercises Schedule can be found on the PEMA Integ​rated Preparedness Calendar.

    For more information, contact:
    Bureau of Planning, Training, and Exercise - PEMA
    717-651-2724 | ra-exerciseofficer@pa.gov