Emergency Preparedness Encouraged This Month with New Tools

September is National Preparedness Month (NPM), and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Pennsylvania Insurance Department are encouraging citizens to take steps to prepare for emergencies and ensure that their homes, businesses, and possessions are adequately insured.

September is also when Pennsylvania experiences a higher risk of flooding due to hurricane and tropical storm activity in the Northeast this time of year.

PEMA is encouraging citizens to get involved and take additional steps to prepare for this and all emergencies by participating in September’s Ready, Se...