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Vaccine Supply Expands as Pennsylvania Moves into New Phases
The commonwealth moved into Phase 1B of the vaccine distribution this week, which includes law enforcement and firefighters, both volunteer and career. On Monday, April 12, all other municipal employees and elected officials will be eligible for vaccinations as Phase…
More Details of Federal Funding Support
While there have been no guidelines issued by the US Treasury Department to date, yesterday we introduced a new PSATS Premiere Partner, Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC, an accounting firm, to help interested parties through the eligibility and compliance process. Last year,…
Reminder: Township Officials Should Participate in PennDOT Survey
PSATS is urging township officials to take a few minutes to complete a survey by clicking hereand telling PennDOT which priorities are important to you. The survey is collecting feedback on the department’s long-term planning efforts, including its 12-Year Program, Long-Range Transportation Plan, and the…
DCNR Warns of Spring Wildfire Danger, Provides Maps with Wildfire Risks
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is warning residents of the risks of spring wildfires and is urging property owners to consider conditions before burning outdoors. Burning should be postponed if it is windy or dry. To…
CDC Updates Cleaning Guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated their guidance for when to clean and when to disinfect and reduces the frequency for disinfection. Due to studies that show that the risk of infection from touching a surface is…
Certified Host Municipality Inspectors Reimbursement Deadline June 30
The state Department of Environmental Protection has announced the deadline for the 2020 Host Municipality Inspector Program is June 30. Reimbursements are made to any municipality that has a municipal waste landfill, resource recovery facility, or commercial hazardous waste storage, treatment, and disposal facility. Applications must…
Pennsylvania 811 to Hold Virtual Safety Day
Pennsylvania One Call will host a Virtual Safety Day on April 21st! The free virtual event will feature a wide range of training, including partners from LTAP, OSHA, and more. Participants can build a day planner with the sessions they…
PSATS Welcomes New Premiere Partner to Help with Federal Covid Funding
PSATS welcomes Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC, an accounting firm, as a new Premiere Partner. ZA will provide discounted pricing to PSATS members for technical assistance relative to the American Recovery Plan recently passed by Congress. This funding, which will come to…
Pa. COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Rise as Commonwealth Relaxes Standards
Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 case count and hospitalizations continue to rise as the commonwealth relaxed mitigation standards yesterday for restaurants and gatherings. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,038,749, with 29,195 new cases reportedthis week, a 16.5% increase over last…
CDC Issues Updated Travel Guidance for Vaccinated People
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its guidance for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which is defined as two weeks after either a singledose shot or the second shot of a two-shot series. Fully…
