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  1. Cover sheet from Westmoreland County Hazard Mitigation Plan

    Westmoreland County Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan - Revision Is Starting!

    The Westmoreland County Hazard Mitigation Plan must be revised every five (5) years to meet Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements. The Westmoreland County Hazard Mitigation work group has started planning process and wants your input. Read on...
  2. Bud Mertz demonstrating interior features of Mobile Command Center

    Westmoreland displays new high-tech mobile command center

    The $516,000 center includes a large trailer with internet, mapping and communications equipment and two mobile surveillance units that feature cameras atop 37-foot masts and six drones for aerial reconnaissance activities. View Tribune-Review article and video
  3. Small Business Association logo

    Aid to Support Recovery Efforts from Severe Storms in Southwestern Pennsylvania

    Governor Tom Wolf announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request to declare a disaster in Westmoreland County after significant flood damage to homes and businesses from a severe storm on Sept. 9, 2018. Read on...
  4. CodeRED mobile app logo

    CodeRED - Keeping Citizens Informed

    All Encouraged to Sign-up for Emergency and Non-emergency Alerts at County Website. Read on...
  5. 19-8 Utility boat

    County buying specialized Hazmat boat with federal money

    The grant through the Department of Homeland Security, will for the first time enable response teams to work on the five rivers that border Westmoreland County as well as local lakes and reservoirs. Read full Tribune-Review article

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    Westmoreland County Department of Public Safety is now on Twitter! Read on...
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