# 35 Pa.C.S. § 7311: Creation

> Pennsylvania · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7311

## Section

- **Citation:** 35 Pa.C.S. § 7311
- **Heading:** Creation
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 73 / Section 7311

## Text

To assure prompt, proper and effective discharge of basic Commonwealth responsibilities relating to civil defense and disaster preparedness, operations and recovery, there is hereby formally created the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. State Council of Civil Defense. See section 2 of Act 323 of 1978 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to the transfer to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency of personnel, appropriations, equipment, etc., of the State Council of Civil Defense.

## Nearby sections

- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7301 General authority of Governor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7301.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7302 Temporary housing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7302.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7303 Debris and wreckage removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7303.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7304 Community disaster loans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7304.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7305 Individual and family assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7305.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7305.1 Grants for hazard mitigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7305.1.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7306 Appropriation of Federal funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7306.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7307 Use and appropriation of unused Commonwealth funds (Repealed).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7307.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7308 Laws suspended during emergency assignments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7308.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7311 Creation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7311.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7312 Organization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7312.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7313 Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7313.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7314 Utilization of existing services and facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7314.md)
- [35 Pa.C.S. § 7315 Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner (Repealed).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T35_C73_S7315.md)

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