Policy Chairman Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, and hearing co-chairman, Rep. John Siptroth, D-Monroe/Pike, confer regarding the hearing agenda, before calling the meeting to order.
The Department of General Services displays examples of equipment used by search and rescue professionals in the Commonwealth.
Search and rescue professionals offer testimony regarding their experiences and the challenges they encounter in performing their duties.
Berks County lawmaker, Rep. Tom Caltagirone, asks a question of a testifier from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.
FULL STORY. This story features Rep. John Siptroth of Monroe and Pike counties. He discusses efforts to help search and rescue teams coordinate with other first responders in Pennsylvania. Total time 1:01 - Right click to download.
