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ODP Message Regarding Personal Protective Equipment
On behalf of Douglas Trahey, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator/COOP Coordinator for ODP:
There are significant PPE supply shortages nationwide. Providers should continually be checking with vendors and retailers both online and brick-and-mortar to check on resource availability.
The resource request process direction provided by DHS and PEMA is for providers to contact their county emergency management agency (EMA) and submit a resource request. If the county cannot fill the resource request it will be forwarded to PEMA by the county EMA. Attached is the list of county EMC contacts provided by PEMA and directions to submit a resource request. In the directions is a link to a fillable resource request form to submit. Providers should contact their county EMA for assistance in submitting the resource request.
Douglas Trahey | HSPS – Emergency Preparedness Coordinator/COOP Coordinator
Department of Human Services
Office of Developmental Programs
Deputy Secretary’s Office
Room 502 | Health & Welfare Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: 717.857.3173 | Work Cell: 717.856.8677 | Fax: 717.787.6583
www.dhs.pa.gov
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Keep the Pressure On For Funding
From ANCOR:
With the Senate’s COVID-19 funding bill stalled all of Monday, the House has had time to release its competing legislation. We’re hearing from Capitol Hill insiders that your advocacy is making a difference in ongoing negotiations between both chambers, so please keep the pressure on your members of Congress!
The Ask: Use this email tool to include intellectual / developmental disability (I/DD) supports in provisions creating emergency funds and small business loans.
The Details: Yesterday, the Senate Republican leadership did not receive enough votes for its proposed COVID-19 stimulus package, forcing negotiations to continue between Senate Democrats and Republicans, and open up to House Democrats as well who have introduced their own package.
We know these are stressful times for everyone and the frequent action alerts are exhausting, but you are being heard and now is the time to keep speaking up loudly and clearly. Please keep up the good work by taking action today!
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