Salem Township supervisors unanimously adopt local disaster declaration

The Salem Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a local disaster declaration during an emergency conference-call meeting on Jan. 25, 2026.

Supervisor Bob Zundel moved to approve a disaster declaration and adopt Resolution 8-2026, and Supervisor Todd Paulich seconded the motion. Supervisors Kerry Jobe, Bob Zundel and Todd Paulich voted for the motion, which passed unanimously. According to the minutes, Kerry Jobe said the declaration "was highly recommended by both Fred Cecchini and Bobby Rosetti." The resolution is titled "A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SALEM, COUNTY OF WESTMORELAND, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING A DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER EMERGENCY."

The declaration was presented as an administrative action recommended by outside parties named in the minutes; the transcript does not record additional discussion or any vote breakdown beyond the three supervisors voting in favor. The emergency meeting record lists no opposed or abstaining votes.

During the same session, Supervisor Todd Paulich moved to adjourn the emergency meeting and set a public hearing for Feb. 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., to be followed by the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Salem Township Municipal Building; Supervisor Bob Zundel seconded. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m.

The minutes were signed "Respectfully submitted" by Kelly Otto. The record does not provide additional details about the scope, duration, or specific triggers for the declared disaster; those details, if available, would typically appear in the text of the resolution or at the scheduled public hearing.