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February 03, 2021 10:15 AM
By: PEMA

One area most impacted by PA winter weather extremes is utilities. Learn how you can stay safe before, during, and after utility disruption.


January 05, 2021 04:00 PM
By: PEMA

Still trying to think of a New Year’s resolution that you can actually stick with? Resolve to be ready!


December 15, 2020 01:00 PM
By: Jeff Jumper, PEMA, State Meteorologist

Snow squalls, similar to summertime thunderstorms, are typically small storms that pack a big punch.


December 09, 2020 11:00 AM
By: PEMA

Getting a flu vaccine to protect yourself, your family, and your community is so important.


November 13, 2020 11:45 AM
By: PA Office of the State Fire Commissioner

More cooking fires occur during Thanksgiving than any other day of the year. Learn how to prevent home fires around the holidays.


October 14, 2020 03:00 PM
By: PEMA

​October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. This year’s theme is Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.


September 07, 2020 09:15 AM
By: PEMA Director Randy Padfield

The number of hurricanes and tropical storms we have seen this summer is a reminder that disasters won’t wait for a pandemic to be over.


August 18, 2020 12:45 PM
By: PEMA

Just because you don’t live on the coast, doesn’t mean you're not at risk of injury/property damage due to the effects of tropical systems


February 25, 2020 09:45 AM
By: PEMA

Power outages can be frustrating and dangerous. Learn how to be prepared before, during, and after a power outage.


January 17, 2020 10:00 AM
By: PEMA

From problems with keeping the house warm to power outages and plumbing issues, extreme cold can wreak havoc on an unprepared family.