HARRISBURG — Two Republican lawmakers introduced a resolution Wednesday that renews the statewide disaster declaration in Pennsylvania after touring neighborhoods hard hit by the remnants of Hurricane Ida earlier this month.Reps. Shelby Labs, R-Doylestown, and Todd Stephens, R-North Wales, acknowledged it will take well beyond the initial 21-day declaration to clean up the devastated communities in the state’s southeastern corner.
“The damage to the homes, schools and businesses was so extensive it will take weeks, if not months, until everyone is whole,” Labs said. “With the governor’s emergency order set to expire, it is the Legislature’s responsibility to extend it to fully allow residents and local businesses the time to assess and apply for all the financial help they are entitled to.”
Lawmakers propose renewing Pennsylvania disaster declaration for storm damage
Independent media is essential, especially in an election year. It strengthens our democracy and holds our leaders accountable.
We keep voters informed through our in-depth coverage, and make it easy for our readers to be prepared to cast their vote.
And it wouldn’t be possible without you.
Staff Contributor
Posts from around the web, shared by the staff of the Bucks County Beacon
