HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella on Wednesday informed fire companies that Treasury currently holds nearly $180,000 in unclaimed property for hundreds of companies statewide, including several local departments.
“Many fire companies across the state are facing dire financial circumstances, forcing them to do so much with so little,” said Torsella. “Part of how we can support our first responders is to make sure they have property returned that’s rightfully theirs.”
According to a list on the treasury website, unclaimed property is being held for fire departments in Austin, Shinglehouse and Sinnemahoning, as well as for the District 15 Wildfire Suppression Cre.
Each year, Treasury receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property — money from items such as abandoned bank accounts, forgotten stocks, uncashed checks, and contents of safe deposit boxes.
Claimants may also search Treasury’s website for unclaimed property, or Treasury’s Bureau of Unclaimed Property is also available toll-free at 1-800-222-2046, to help conduct a thorough search for unclaimed property.
