American Red Cross volunteers Chris, John and Mohammed unload cases of water from an emergency response vehicle outside Edward Steele Elementary School in Nicetown. Photo by Alana Mauger / American Red Cross
Note: This information will be updated throughout the operation.
Our hearts go out to the Nicetown community following this morning's tragic explosion on the 1900 block of Bristol Street.
The American Red Cross and Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management (OEM) opened a reception center at Edward T. Steele Elementary School for those evacuated.
Along with our partners, we're providing residents with an air conditioned place to rest, meals and snacks while an assessment of the neighborhood and utilities is completed.
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