Gov. Wolf said, “Our National Guard members are trained to assist the citizens of our commonwealth during severe winter storms like Erie is experiencing right now.”
“We are very fortunate that they live and work in our communities and are able to mobilize on short notice in order to provide the manpower and equipment needed in northwestern PA,” he added.
Yesterday, Gov. Wolf deployed additional personnel, plow, trucks, and heavy equipment to Erie County. They will assist with snow removal during the duration of the winter storm.
The governor emphasized that their “primary concern is for the safety and well-being of people in the area.” In addition, he said multiple agencies are working to address the snowfall and ensure that request for state help are processed quickly.
