Senate/House Panel to Hear Testimony on Restructuring PA's Emergency Response System

The Senate and House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees will hold a joint informational hearing on proposed legislation to restructure Pennsylvania's emergency management agency and statewide response system. The committees are chaired by Senator Lisa Baker (R-20) and Representative Tony Melio (D-141).

The hearing will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building in Harrisburg.

Members of the committee will hear testimony from state, regional, and county emergency management officials as well as representatives from professional associations impacted by these revisions.