Today, President Obama agreed with Governor Corbett’s request and declared Pennsylvania a disaster area. This declaration opens up much-needed federal aid for our state!
Governor Corbett declared 11 counties disaster areas after Irene sloshed through Eastern Pennsylvania causing flooding and wind damage in its wake. The 11 counties are Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Pike, Wyoming and Wayne.
This is great news for municipalities hit with unexpected storm related expenses.