Debris and wreckage removal - 35 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 7303

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     § 7303.  Debris and wreckage removal.
        (a)  Authority of Governor.--Whenever the Governor has
     declared a disaster emergency to exist under this part, or the
     President, at the request of the Governor, has declared a major
     disaster or emergency to exist in this Commonwealth, the
     Governor is authorized:
            (1)  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, through
        the use of Commonwealth agencies or instrumentalities, to
        clear or remove from publicly or privately owned land or
        water, debris and wreckage which may threaten public health
        or safety, or public or private property.
            (2)  To accept funds from the Federal Government and
        utilize the funds to make grants or to reimburse any
        political subdivision for the purpose of removing debris or
        wreckage from publicly or privately owned land or water.
        (b)  Authority of Commonwealth personnel.--Whenever the
     Governor provides for clearance of debris or wreckage pursuant
     to subsection (a), employees of the designated Commonwealth
     agencies or individuals appointed by the Commonwealth are
     authorized to enter upon private land or waters and perform any
     tasks necessary to the removal or clearance operation.
        (c)  Nonliability of Commonwealth personnel.--Except in cases
     of willful misconduct, gross negligence or bad faith, any
     Commonwealth employee or agent complying with and performing
     duties pursuant to orders of the Governor under this section
     shall not be liable for death of or injury to persons or damage
     to property.

        Cross References.  Section 7303 is referred to in section
     7306 of this title.

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