Shapiro Declares Statewide Disaster Emergency to Brace for Weekend Winter Storm
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.