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Salem Township supervisors declare local disaster emergency, set Feb. 18 hearing
Summary
The Salem Township Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Jan. 25 to adopt Resolution 8-2026 declaring a local disaster emergency and scheduled a public hearing for Feb. 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
The Salem Township Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Jan. 25 to adopt a local disaster declaration under Resolution 8-2026 and set a public hearing for Feb. 18, 2026, township minutes show.
Bob Zundel moved to approve a disaster declaration and adopt Resolution 8-2026; Todd Paulich seconded the motion. Kerry Jobe told the board the action was "highly recommended" by Fred Cecchini and Bobby Rosetti. The three supervisors — Kerry Jobe, Bob Zundel and Todd Paulich — voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously.
The resolution is recorded in the meeting minutes as "A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SALEM, COUNTY OF WESTMORELAND, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA APPROVING A DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER EMERGENCY." The minutes do not state an effective date beyond the adoption on Jan. 25, 2026, nor do they list specific emergency measures or funding associated with the declaration.
After passing the resolution, the board approved a motion by Todd Paulich, seconded by Bob Zundel, to adjourn and to hold a hearing on Feb. 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., to be held at the Salem Township Municipal Building. The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m. The minutes are signed "Respectfully submitted, Kelly Otto."
