Two weeks ago, a plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia, leaving seven dead, 24 injured and dozens of homes and businesses destroyed. Community members were left in shock.
Temple Update’s Kamil Rozanski went to the area to find out how the city is supporting those affected by this sudden event.
Clean-up efforts in Northeast Philadelphia are coming to an end as community members begin to rebuild after the crash.
The City of Philadelphia is offering support to those affected by the crash through various grants and loans.
At a Town Hall meeting, on Wednesday, February 5th, Mayor Cherelle Parker along with Managing Director, Adam Theil, outlined economic recovery plans for businesses and for homeowners to get back on their feet.
Businesses affected by the crash can apply for up to 20,000 dollars in grant money, and residents whose homes were damaged can apply for rent assistance or funding for relocation.
“The city staff is also working with the federal small business administration to activate the economic injury disaster loan,” said Parker.
Along with other disaster relief efforts, city officials said there will be a voluntary donation fund to help those in need.
“We have actually created a one Philly fund to help victims of the disaster,” continued Parker.
Several Temple students who are from Northeast Philadelphia said the event was shocking for them and their families.
“I do know people who had their houses shake,” says Grace Giordano, a junior and Northeast native.
Temple junior, Xhulio Qamo says they saw the damage done firsthand.
I just saw like, it was like it was looking all right, like there wasn’t too much damage, there were some roofs torn and broken windows.
To help relieve the burden of the cost of rebuilding, the City of Philadelphia has created ONEPHILLYFUND as a way for people to voluntarily donate to those affected.
Even though the lasting impacts of the crash are not clear, residents say they will continue to support each other.
People will start to be around there a little bit more, they’ll put up a memorial, says Quamo.
To find more information regarding relief efforts go to Phila.gov
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