PA Emergency Management Agency To Open Multi-Agency Resource Center July 14 To Assist Victims Of Flooding In Blair County

At the request of officials in Blair County, the Shapiro Administration will support a multi-agency resource center to assist individuals and families that sustained losses from flooding caused by heavy rain July 5-6.

The Center will open on July 14 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 1650 Clay Avenue in Tyrone and be available from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.

“The flooding from torrential rain caused damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure in Tyrone Borough and surrounding communities,” said Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director Randy Padfield. “Having necessary resources and services available in one location for the community makes it a little easier for everyone to navigate the recovery process.”

Multiple Blair County agencies and offices, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and other volunteer and community organizations will be available to provide local services.

Pennsylvania state agencies scheduled to participate or provide information include:

Office of the Attorney General

PA Department of Aging

PA Department of Agriculture

PA Department of Environmental Protection

PA Department of Human Services

PA Emergency Management Agency

PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

PA Insurance Department

Some of the resources provided by organizations include information on checking insurance coverage for damages, avoiding fraud or repair scams, benefits and disabilities support, community support services, and other recovery information and resources available.

Those affected by the flooding who have unmet, nonemergency needs can contact PA211 by dialing 211, texting 898-211, or via online chat at pa211.org to be connected with local resources.

Homeowners, renters, private nonprofits, and businesses with damages from the July 5-6 severe weather are encouraged to report those damages to their local emergency management agency as soon as possible to assist with determining whether additional recovery support is available.

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(Photo: WJAC flooding in Tyrone.)

NewsClip:

-- Altoona Mirror: Blair County Issues Disaster Declaration For Tyrone Borough, Snyder Township After Flooding

[Posted: July 11, 2026]  PA Environment Digest