Note: This information will be updated throughout the operation.

Our hearts go out to the Nicetown community following a tragic explosion that occured early Sunday morning, June 29th, on the 1900 block of Bristol Street in Philadelphia.

The American Red Cross supported a Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management (OEM) reception center throughout the day and evening Sunday at Edward T. Steele Elementary School for those evacuated.

Along with our partners, the Red Cross helped serve meals and provided water, snacks and emotional support to those impacted. The reception center closed Sunday night as utility service was restored and many residents were able to return to their homes.

The Red Cross provided assistance to eight families who were not able to reoccupy their homes.

Red Cross disaster workers were in the community Monday and Tuesday assessing the needs of those impacted, distributing clean-up kits, connecting residents with community resources and providing support services.

Red Cross clean-up kits, masks and gloves are available today, Wednesday, July 2nd, at Edward T. Steele Elementary School, 4301 Wayne Ave., Philadelphia.

Additional community resources will also be available at the school Wednesday.