Hey! Before severe weather possibly hits this weekend: Locate flashlights & extra batteries. 🔦🔋 Think about what you’ll eat if you lose power. 🤔😋 And charge up those phones, k? 🤳😘 #pawx

We’re hosting a press conference to remind Pennsylvanians about the dangers of driving when floods are a threat. 2 simple action steps for safer travel: 🤳 Sign up for weather alerts: on.pa.gov/alerts 🚧 Check real-time road conditions: 511PA.com #pawx

This week I traveled to State College, where I had the opportunity to speak with and thank floodplain managers from across the state. It was great to visit Centre County Emergency Management and discuss important issues related to emergency management in the county and region

Recently, I attended a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) briefing with Governor Shapiro and other state agencies. It was great to hear more about Homeland Security, their capabilities, and the important work that they are supporting in the commonwealth with our agencies.

Today I joined PA Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike to remind drivers to prepare for upcoming winter conditions. Before hitting the road, have a reliable way to get timely updates about hazardous weather conditions so you can stay safe ➡ on.pa.gov/alerts.

Always happy to do my part in keeping Pennsylvanians safe. If you’re traveling this holiday season: 🤳 Sign up for alerts: on.pa.gov/alerts 🚧 Check road conditions before you leave: 511pa.com ❄ Keep aware of changing weather conditions

Joined Governor Josh Shapiro today in Bucks County for a ceremonial signing of House Bill 735. The new law works toward making flood insurance more affordable in Pennsylvania.

REMINDER: Eligible applicants have two more weeks to apply for FY 2023-24 Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Grant Funding to prevent and reduce gun violence throughout the Commonwealth. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/3T46Ari

Our digital team likes to think outside of the box — in this case, the litter box.

A strange honor, but an honor nonetheless. Thanks to my team at PA Emergency Management Agency for a making this birthday a memorable one!

Had a great visit to Cumberland Goodwill with Fire Commissioner Tom Cook and PA Department of Health to talk about increasing grant funding for fire companies and EMS in PA. Governor Josh Shapiro wants to double the current funding to $60 million for 2024-25. This would be a huge win for public safety.

Thank you to the members of our wonderful emergency response community who made this possible. Whenever there's a community need, you can count on emergency responders to show up with their time, energy, and resources.

Grocery shopping for the week? 🛒 Grab a gallon or two of bottled water to add to your emergency water stash. 🚰🤘

Something I love about emergency management is that we have to work together to get things done. Here at PA Emergency Management Agency we're working with Delaware River Basin Commission to mitigate flood risk along the Delaware River. For every $1 we spend on this project, we expect to save $6 in post-disaster recovery

Shapiro Administration Leads National Mass Care Training Exercise, Collaborates With Partners Across Public And Private Sectors To Improve Disaster Responses: bit.ly/3yvWGqi Secretary Val Arkoosh PA Emergency Management Agency PEMA Director

I do say this. 🐈‍⬛

I’ve partially activated our response center at PA Emergency Management Agency, which means that state officials are keeping a watchful eye on the situation. Let’s stay vigilant and safe out there, folks.

SCAM ALERT: If you receive a phone call from a sheriff’s office, claiming you have a warrant that can be cleared using Bitcoin, ignore it. It’s a scam. Pennsylvania State Police has seen a recent uptick in these kinds of thefts. Please help spread the word.

You can now text 911 in every county in Pennsylvania. 🤳🆘

Thank you WGAL for having me on this AM to talk about #PreparednessMonth. ✅🎒⚠ For those who missed it, we talked about a few simple preparedness actions everyone can take: 1. Talk with family about what you'd do in an emergency 2. Have at least 2 ways to get alerts 3.