Public hearing on tropical storm Debby: one year later

Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | 11 a.m.

Gunzburger County, Office Building, 1 N Main St, Room 216, Coudersport, PA

I. Call to Order

II. Opening Remarks

Sen. Doug Mastriano, Chairman
Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee

Sen. Katie Muth, Democrat Chair
Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee

III. Hearing

1st Panel – County Perspective

Robert Rossman, Commissioner
Potter County

Glenn Dunn, EMA Director
Potter County

Jason Childs, Conservation District Manager
Potter County

Tom Patterson, Human Services Director
Potter County

Shane Nickerson, Commissioner
Tioga County

2nd Panel – Local Perspective

Kirk McCaslin, Emergency Operations Coordinator
Harrison Township

Rick Potter, Supervisor
Harrison Valley

Sue Riley, Secretary
Harrison Valley

Steve Riley, Supervisor
Ulysses Township

Bill Baker, Supervisor
Genesee Township

3rd Panel – Resident Perspective

Tom Pickering
Resident

Valery Tinder
Resident

4th Panel – PEMA Perspective

Randy Padfield, Director
PEMA

Larry West, Deputy Director for Recovery
PEMA

IV. Adjournment

Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee