Cumberland County Commissioners Declare Disaster Emergency

October 29, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:    Megan Silverstrim, Cumberland County

                        717.218.2804

Cumberland County Declares Disaster Emergency As “Sandy” Moves Through Pennsylvania

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania– The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners has signed a Disaster Emergency Declaration for Cumberland County.  This declaration is pursuant to the provisions of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Services Code.  

This declaration authorizes the Cumberland County Department of Public Safety to take all appropriate actions needed to effectively mitigate and respond to the current disaster situation.  This declaration also allows Cumberland County officials to purchase needed supplies, employ temporary workers and enter into contracts and agreements with vendors without the “time- consuming procedures and formalities normally prescribed by law.” 

Cumberland County is experiencing flooding and high winds associated with “Sandy.”  Stay tuned to media reports for continued weather and flooding updates as well as other emergency information.  Cumberland County Department of Public Safety will also be posting updates via Facebook (www.facebook.com/cumberlandcountydps) and Twitter (ccpa_net_dps911).

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