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    Emergency Proclamations by the Governor

    The governor of Pennsylvania issues proclamations on disasters and emergencies — from weather impacts to health issues. Here is a history of those proclamations through 2018.

    Aug. 9, 2024

    Tropical Storm Debby

    Remnants of Tropical Storm Debby bring dangerous conditions, including flash and rivervine flooding.

    Debby Proclamation (PDF)
    Debby Amendment (PDF)
    June 12, 2023

    I-95 Disaster Proclamation

    On June 11, 2023, a tanker truck fire erupted underneath a northbound and southbound bridge on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia.

    I-95 Disaster Proclamation (PDF)
    Jan. 28, 2022

    Forbes Avenue Bridge Collapse

    On Jan. 28, 2022, the Forbes Avenue Bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh. Multiple vehicles were on the bridge at the time of the collapse.

    Forbes Avenue Bridge Collapse Proclamation (PDF)
    April 15, 2021

    Civil Disturbance Emergency

    Civil disturbances emerging from peaceful protests have caused damage and destruction in Pennsylvania.

    04/15/21 Proclamation (PDF)
    04/15/21 Termination (PDF)
    Feb. 1. 2021

    Winter Weather

    A winter event including snow, ice, and high winds with potential for significant adverse impacts through Pennsylvania.

    2021 Winter Weather Proclamation (PDF)
    2021 Winter Weather Termination (PDF)
    Dec. 15, 2020

    Winter Event

    Severe winter event expected to bring dangerous conditions including snow, ice, and flooding.

    2020 Winter Event Proclamation (PDF)
    Oct. 28, 2020

    Civil Disturbance Emergency

    Walter Wallace Jr. died in a law enforcement-involved incident in Philadelphia. Civil disturbances pose an imminent threat to the public.

    10/28/20 Civil Disturbance Proclamation (PDF)
    10/28/20 Termination (PDF)
    Aug. 31, 2020

    Hurricane Ida

    Hurricane Ida after-effects bring heavy rains and a serious threat of flash and riverine flooding to Pennsylvania.

    Hurricane Ida Proclamation (PDF)
    May 30, 2020

    Civil Disturbance Emergency

    George Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis. Many protests remain peaceful, but some become dangerous.

    05/30/20 Civil Disturbance (PDF)
    05/30/20 Termination (PDF)
    March 6, 2020

    COVID-19

    Coronavirus (COVID-19) emerged in China and has spread to the U.S., creating a public health emergency.

    COVID-19 Proclamation (PDF)

    Jan. 18, 2019

    Severe Winter Event

    A severe winter event is expected to cause dangerous winter weather conditions, including snow, ice, and flooding.

    January 2019 Winter Event Proclamation (PDF)
    Aug. 17, 2018

    Severe Weather Event

    Slow-moving storms with record-breaking rainfall and flash flooding.

    August 2018 Severe Weather Event (PDF)
    June 4, 2018

    Severe Weather Event

    Nearly continuous storms for the first four months of 2018 caused a rapid buildup of water.

    June 2018 Severe Weather Event (PDF)
    Jan 10, 2018

    Opioid Crisis

    Declaring the opioid crisis a public health emergency in Pennsylvania contributing to addiction, overdose emergencies, and deaths.

    Opioid Crisis Proclamation (PDF)

    About the Governor

    Visit Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's website to learn more about what his administration is working on.

    Governor's Website (opens in a new tab)

    Disaster Help

    There's all kinds of disaster help available in Pennsylvania.

    Resources