Deadline for Philadelphia residents to sign up for Tropical Storm Isaias recovery

Wednesday, September 16, 2020
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Wednesday marks the deadline for Philadelphia residents to sign up for help in recovery from Tropic Storm Isaias.

Gallons of water flowed into neighborhoods like in Eastwick when the Darby and Cobbs creeks overflowed in early August.

Philadelphia residents evacuate after Eastwick neighborhood goes underwater


Residents need to fill out a survey detailing their damage.

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The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management said on Tuesday, "Do you have damage from Tropical Storm Isaias? (Wednesday) is the deadline to get us info so we can see what government assistance there may be."



They held an information session for Eastwick residents on Tuesday evening at Penrose Elementary School.

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According to officials, submission of your information does not guarantee assistance but does help them determine if assistance may be available.

You may be contacted or visited based on your submission in the survey, officials said.

Online: Tropical Storm Isaias: Damage Assessment Public Survey
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