Rep. Scialabba Asks Questions About Urban Search and Rescue Teams
Sep. 11, 2023 / Embed
I recently participated at a joint public hearing of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees to discuss legislation that would create an Urban Search and Rescue Team in western Pennsylvania. Given the geography and many bridges and cities, it is an appropriate step in ensuring the safety of western Pennsylvania.
Currently, there is a sole urban search and rescue team based in Philadelphia. This results in a four- to eight-hour delay for mobilizing when minutes matter.
As the Republican secretary of the House committee, I asked about designations, resources and response times.