Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s new Executive Order, Modernizing Emergency Management in Pennsylvania, launches a statewide effort to strengthen disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities and prepare the Commonwealth for increased emergency management responsibilities.
The order establishes an Emergency Readiness Advisory Group and directs state agencies to improve coordination and resource management. For community health centers, the initiative underscores the importance of emergency preparedness, healthcare coalition collaboration, and maintaining continuity of care during disasters and public health emergencies.