All articles tagged with #disaster emergency
Mayor Parker declared a Disaster Emergency as a major winter storm brings heavy snow and high winds, triggering a citywide mobilization of 1,000+ personnel and 800+ vehicles to plow and treat 2,500 miles of roads; city buildings and schools close, warming centers and Code Blue shelters open, trash collections suspended with a two‑day delay, and residents urged to stay off roads and monitor ReadyPhiladelphia for updates.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency to mobilize resources and funding across state agencies ahead of a weekend winter storm, enabling pre-positioning by PEMA, PSP, and PennDOT. The 2025-26 budget doubles disaster funding from $20 million to $40 million, and residents are urged to stay off roads and follow official guidance, with 511PA available for conditions.
Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Priscilla caused severe flooding in southwestern Colorado, leading to evacuations, road closures, and a disaster emergency declaration by Governor Polis, with ongoing threats from additional rainfall and river surges.
The Lee Fire in Colorado has become the fifth largest wildfire in the state's history, with multiple fires across western Colorado prompting evacuations and a disaster declaration by Governor Jared Polis. Over 1,000 personnel are battling the fires, which are causing significant concern on the Western Slope.