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ALERT! Berks County South Campus Closed Monday, October 5: The Berks County South Campus will be closed to staff and the public on Monday, October 5, to complete a scheduled electrical utility project. The South Campus Building will be without power from 8 am to 5 pm while Met-Ed conducts this work. For safety reasons, no one will be permitted to enter or access the South Campus building for any reason between 8 am to 5 pm on October 5.

The County appreciates the public’s understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause.

​Emergency Management Laws & Regulations

​Emergency Management Laws & Regulations

Federal

Robert T. Stafford Act
Constitutes the statutory authority for Federal disaster response activities as they pertain to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and FEMA programs.
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Emergency Planning & Community Right To Know Act (EPCRA/SARA Title III)
Enacted in 1986 to establish protection methods for public health, safety, and the environment from chemical hazards.
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Homeland Security Act of 2002
Established the Department of Homeland Security
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Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
Amended the Stafford Act to establish requirements for local mitigation plans and HMGP funding.
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PETS Act of 2006
Amended the Stafford Act to establish the requirements for accommodating pets and service animals in emergency plans.
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State

Act 78 Public Safety Emergency Telephone Act
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Act 147 Radiation Protection Act
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Act 165 Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning & Response Act
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Act 227 Counterterrorism Planning, Preparedness & Response Act
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Title 35 Health and Safety
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PA Laws Relating to Emergency Services
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