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 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.
Overnight Sunday, the Red Cross Disaster Action Team provided assistance to three families who were not able to reoccupy their homes.
Red Cross disaster workers will be in the community today, Monday, June 30th, to continue assessing the needs of those impacted.
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