Blair County disaster declaration after Tyrone flooding: report & resources

Residents and property owners in Tyrone Borough and Snyder Township can take next steps in recovery after Blair County commissioners issued a disaster declaration tied to the July 5–6 storms.

The declaration is intended to be part of the process that can lead to additional emergency recovery support for eligible losses—not an automatic payout for every affected address. If you were impacted, start by documenting what happened and reporting damage through the official local and state channels below.

What Blair County approved after the July 5–6 flooding

According to local reporting, Blair County commissioners issued a disaster declaration on Thursday, July 9, 2026 for Tyrone Borough and Snyder Township in response to damage from a rainstorm and flooding in the Tyrone area.

The announcement said the declaration is one of several steps that must be completed before property owners are in a position to pursue state and federal emergency disaster funds that may be available to offset losses. It also noted the declaration could extend into other municipalities depending on additional damage information being collected.

Local impacts reported around the same time included damage to residences, dirt in the community pool requiring it to be drained, and damage at Reservoir Park where pavilions were affected.

PEMA’s Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) for flood victims

To help people navigate recovery after the July 5–6 flooding, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is sharing information about a Multi-Agency Resource Center supported by the Shapiro Administration at the request of Blair County officials.

When/where: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd, 1650 Clay Ave., Tyrone, PA 16686.

Who will be there: Multiple Blair County agencies and offices, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and other volunteer/community organizations.

PEMA also lists state agencies scheduled to participate or provide information, including the Office of the Attorney General, PA Department of Aging, PA Department of Agriculture, PA Department of Environmental Protection, PA Department of Human Services, PA Emergency Management Agency, PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, and the PA Insurance Department.

What the MARC is for: Guidance and connection—help with recovery steps such as checking insurance coverage for damages, avoiding fraud/repair scams, and learning about benefits, disability support, and other community services.

How to report damage (and where to go for non-emergencies)

PEMA says homeowners, renters, private nonprofits, and businesses with damages from the July 5–6 severe weather are encouraged to report those damages to their local emergency management agency as soon as possible to help determine whether additional recovery support is available.

For unmet, nonemergency needs, PEMA directs residents to PA211:

• Dial 211
• Text 898-211
• Use the online chat at pa211.org

If you have an emergency or an immediate safety hazard, contact 911 and follow local emergency guidance.

What to do today (quick recovery checklist)

• Start your damage report: Follow the local emergency management reporting process for Tyrone Borough and Snyder Township.
• Plan for the MARC (if you can): Use the July 14, 2–6 p.m. event in Tyrone to ask questions and connect with participating agencies.
• Use PA211 for nonemergency needs: If you’re looking for help beyond reporting damage, call/text/chat through PA211.
• Keep checking for updates: Recovery guidance and damage assessment information can change as reports are collected.

Bottom line: Blair County’s disaster declaration and PEMA’s MARC are built-in steps toward recovery support after the July 5–6 flooding. If you were impacted in Tyrone Borough or Snyder Township, report damage promptly, then use the MARC and PA211 to find the right help.

Sources

• PEMA: MARC for Blair County flood victims (July 14 event details + PA211)
• Altoona Mirror: Blair commissioners issue disaster declaration (Tyrone Borough & Snyder Township) (July 9)
• Blair County Board of Commissioners: Amended agenda (July 9, 2026) showing disaster declaration item

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