PA Emergency Management Agency

PA Emergency Management Agency Keeping you safe and prepared. ๐Ÿ’ช

Heading to an upcoming summer event like America250, FIFA World Cup, a concert, festival, or game?โ€ข Pay attention to off...
06/12/2026

Heading to an upcoming summer event like America250, FIFA World Cup, a concert, festival, or game?

โ€ข Pay attention to official event updates and local alerts ๐Ÿ‘‚
โ€ข Download apps specific to your event and allow push notifications ๐Ÿ“ฒ
โ€ข Always follow instructions from law enforcement and event staff ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ
โ€ข Be aware of your surroundings ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ

Attending a large event? A little preparation goes a long way toward keeping your group safe, together, and happy.

One of the first signs of heat illness is muscle cramps, so if you start cramping up it's time to act:โ€” Get someplace co...
06/11/2026

One of the first signs of heat illness is muscle cramps, so if you start cramping up it's time to act:

โ€” Get someplace cooler, stat โ˜ƒ๏ธ
โ€” Remove excess clothing ๐Ÿ‘‹
โ€” Drink a cool sports drink ๐Ÿงƒ
โ€” Avoid caffeine/alcohol ๐Ÿšซ๐Ÿธ

Seek medical help if your cramps don't go away in an hour, you have heart problems, or you are on a low-sodium diet.

We get that sparklers are fun, pretty, and a summer tradition. They also burn at  2,000ยบF โ€” that's hot enough to melt so...
06/10/2026

We get that sparklers are fun, pretty, and a summer tradition. They also burn at 2,000ยบF โ€” that's hot enough to melt some metals. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Take precautions to keep kids safe:
โ€ข Don't let young children to use sparklers ๐Ÿšซ
โ€ข Supervise older kids when they're using sparklers ๐Ÿ‘€
โ€ข Keep a bucket of water nearby to soak spent sparklers ๐Ÿชฃ

06/09/2026

Life-saving summer tip: If you can't find a child, check nearby water FIRST.

Pool party! ๐Ÿ‘™๐Ÿ’ฆ Who's watching the kids?Make sure a dedicated person is watching children at gatherings around water.
06/08/2026

Pool party! ๐Ÿ‘™๐Ÿ’ฆ Who's watching the kids?

Make sure a dedicated person is watching children at gatherings around water.

A   lesson in sleet vs. freezing rain. ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿ˜‹ Who said weather terms couldn't be delicious?
06/05/2026

A lesson in sleet vs. freezing rain. ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿ˜‹ Who said weather terms couldn't be delicious?

Being prepared means being prepared everywhere โ€” even at work. โœ… What would you add to this list?
06/04/2026

Being prepared means being prepared everywhere โ€” even at work. โœ… What would you add to this list?

The most common weather threat to Pennsylvania is flooding. With more severe weather threats in spring and summer, now i...
06/03/2026

The most common weather threat to Pennsylvania is flooding.

With more severe weather threats in spring and summer, now is a good time to prepare for floods. Simple things you can do:

1. Have at least 2 ways to get weather alerts ๐Ÿคณ
2. Consider flood insurance ๐Ÿค”
3. Stock up on emergency supplies ๐Ÿ”ฆ
4. Never willingly enter flood water. Turn around, don't drown โ›”
5. Know what to do if you lose power ๐Ÿ’ก

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Pennsylvania is hosting SO. MUCH. FIFA. in the next month. โšฝ๐Ÿฅ…Are you going? Planning ahead goes a loonnng way toward you...
06/02/2026

Pennsylvania is hosting SO. MUCH. FIFA. in the next month. โšฝ๐Ÿฅ…

Are you going? Planning ahead goes a loonnng way toward your safety and peace of mind:

Tip 1: Know the event location, entry points, and emergency exits ๐Ÿ‘€

Tip 2: ID meeting spots in case your group gets separated ๐Ÿ“

Tip 3: Check weather conditions and have at least two ways to get alerts ๐Ÿคณ

Tip 4: Download tickets/maps in advance to avoid issues with slow internet ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

Tip 5: In the event of an emergency, plan to text instead of call your emergency contacts [texting works better than calling when networks are overwhelmed] ๐Ÿ“ฒ

It's the first day of hurricane season and because weather can be cruel, we do have to be ready for hurricanes even thou...
06/01/2026

It's the first day of hurricane season and because weather can be cruel, we do have to be ready for hurricanes even though we're landlocked. ๐Ÿ˜’๐Ÿ™„

In Pennsylvania, that means prepping for winds and flooding.

A few ways to be ready for hurricane season:
1. Gather basic emergency supplies at home, for the car, and at work ๐Ÿ”ฆ
2. Have at least 2 reliable ways to get weather alerts ๐Ÿคณ
3. Take steps to protect your home from severe weather ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

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1310 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA
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