Today, in accordance with the United States flag code, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff immediately in honor of the victims of the explosion that took place on Friday, March 24 at the RM Palmer Company in West Reading, Pennsylvania. The flags shall be lowered to half-staff until Friday, March 31. All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute.