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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC), jointly operated by county agencies, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA), …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf is reminding individuals who suffered property damage or loss as a direct result of the remnants of Ida to register with the Federal Emergency …
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WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki and Emergency Management Director Willie Patrick recently announced that additional assistance are being made available to City homeowners affected by the recent flooding …
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WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County residents and businesses affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida can now apply for low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This …
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NORRISTOWN, PA — Due to the unprecedented flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Ida, the Municipality of Norristown recently announced it is waiving permit (building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, energy, fire, …
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WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Commissioners and County Emergency Service officials announced the confirmation of federal disaster funding assistance for county residents devastated by the impact of Hurricane …
Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf announced that President Joe Biden approved his request to declare a major disaster in Pennsylvania following heavy rainfall, severe flash flooding, and tornadoes from Tropical …
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WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s 9-1-1 Communications Center processed over 4,000 calls, resulting in over 300 storm-related rescues in a ten-hour time frame during tropical storm Ida.
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NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County officials released updated information late Thursday on the County’s response to the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Even though the storm has moved out of the …
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WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington’s Mayor Mike Purzycki announced late Thursday that he has signed an Executive Order (No. 2021-5) activating his authority under a City state of emergency to take …
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