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Emergency Proclamations by the Governor

The governor of Pennsylvania issues proclamations on disasters and emergencies — from weather impacts to health issues. Here is a history of those proclamations through 2018.

Aug. 9, 2024

Tropical Storm Debby

Remnants of Tropical Storm Debby bring dangerous conditions, including flash and rivervine flooding.

June 12, 2023

I-95 Disaster Proclamation

On June 11, 2023, a tanker truck fire erupted underneath a northbound and southbound bridge on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia.

Jan. 28, 2022

Forbes Avenue Bridge Collapse

On Jan. 28, 2022, the Forbes Avenue Bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh. Multiple vehicles were on the bridge at the time of the collapse.

April 15, 2021

Civil Disturbance Emergency

Civil disturbances emerging from peaceful protests have caused damage and destruction in Pennsylvania.

Feb. 1. 2021

Winter Weather

A winter event including snow, ice, and high winds with potential for significant adverse impacts through Pennsylvania.

Dec. 15, 2020

Winter Event

Severe winter event expected to bring dangerous conditions including snow, ice, and flooding.

Oct. 28, 2020

Civil Disturbance Emergency

Walter Wallace Jr. died in a law enforcement-involved incident in Philadelphia. Civil disturbances pose an imminent threat to the public.

Aug. 31, 2020

Hurricane Ida

Hurricane Ida after-effects bring heavy rains and a serious threat of flash and riverine flooding to Pennsylvania.

May 30, 2020

Civil Disturbance Emergency

George Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis. Many protests remain peaceful, but some become dangerous.

March 6, 2020

COVID-19

Coronavirus (COVID-19) emerged in China and has spread to the U.S., creating a public health emergency.

Amendments in PDF form, descending by year:

2021 Amendments

May 20

February 19
 

2020 Amendments

November 24

August 31

June 3

Jan. 18, 2019

Severe Winter Event

A severe winter event is expected to cause dangerous winter weather conditions, including snow, ice, and flooding.

Aug. 17, 2018

Severe Weather Event

Slow-moving storms with record-breaking rainfall and flash flooding.

June 4, 2018

Severe Weather Event

Nearly continuous storms for the first four months of 2018 caused a rapid buildup of water.

Jan 10, 2018

Opioid Crisis

Declaring the opioid crisis a public health emergency in Pennsylvania contributing to addiction, overdose emergencies, and deaths.

Amendments in PDF form, descending by year:

2021 Amendments

August 4

May 7

February 9

 

2020 Amendments

November 12

August 18

May 22

February 25

 

2019 Amendments

December 3

September 5

June 14

March 20

 

2018 Amendments

December 21

September 24

June 28

April 4

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