Governor Tom Corbett said Pennsylvania is now at the highest level for state disaster response as a result of the torrential overnight rainfall and subsequent flooding in central and northeastern Pennsylvania.

Governor Tom Corbett tonight said that the state is now in the rescue phase of the developing flooding disaster, and assured residents of central and eastern Pennsylvania that all state agencies, including State Police, the National Guard and the governor's Cabinet are fully focused on this situation.

Governor Tom Corbett tonight urged residents in central and eastern Pennsylvania to remain vigilant in light of continued rain, quickly rising rivers and streams, as well as dangerous flash flooding resulting from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee.

Turnpike Chief Operating Officer Craig R. Shuey says motorists on the Pennsylvania Turnpike can now be forewarned about problems that could impact their travels thanks to an innovative smartphone application.

Governor Tom Corbett today joined State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan and retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Oliver North at a ceremony recognizing the military service of state police personnel. The ceremony, the first of its kind in Pennsylvania, honored more than 300 members of the State Police who have also served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Governor Tom Corbett today toured several areas of northeastern Pennsylvania that were impacted by Hurricane Irene. From the air, he viewed the town of Forkston, Wyoming County, which was evacuated as a result of flooding. He also flew over Mehoopany Creek.

Speaking from Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency headquarters in Harrisburg this afternoon, Governor Tom Corbett held a briefing to give an update on the statewide impact and damage resulting from Hurricane Irene. The storm's worst impact was felt in eastern Pennsylvania.

This evening, Governor Tom Corbett toured storm-stricken areas of southeastern Pennsylvania after Hurricane Irene moved through the region.

Gov. Corbett is joined by Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Director Glenn Cannon at PEMA Headquarters in Harrisburg. Gov. Corbett urges all Pennsylvanians to use caution during the storm. Pennsylvania anticipates severe flooding in Southeastern PA, the Lehigh Valley, Northeastern PA and Central PA. The governor is also reminding citizens that flooding could come several days after Hurricane Irene due to water flowing into Pa rivers from New York.