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bookmark_borderMontgomery County Tropical Storm Lee Federal Distaster Assistance

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Mont. Co. Residents Who Sustained Damage From Tropical Storm Lee Also May Now Be Eligible For Individual Federal Distaster Assistance

Montgomery County residents who received damages from Tropical Storm Lee earlier this month, in addition to those who sustained damages from Hurricane Irene, may now be eligible to receive Individual Assistance now that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has added the County to its Major Disaster Declaration.

Uninsured and under-insured homeowners, renters and businesses may be eligible to receive grants for temporary housing, home repair, home replacement and permanent housing construction. They are urged to call FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or apply online at www.disasterassistance.gov for disaster assistance.

A Disaster Recovery Center staffed by federal, state and county agencies to help residents and businesses that sustained damage during the two storms is now open at the Montgomery County Public Training Campus, 1175 Conshohocken Road, Conshohocken, PA, 19428. It is highly recommended that people call the number or visit the website listed above to register before visiting the Recovery Center.

It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., including Saturdays and Sundays until further notice. The Recover Center includes representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, federal Small Business Administration, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Montgomery County Health Department, Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and Aging and Adult Services.
The Montgomery County Public Safety Department continues to pursue reimbursements for municipalities for their costs associated with the two storms.


bookmark_borderGet Ready: Set Your Clocks, Check Your Stocks

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Daylight savings time begins on March 14 and the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management reminds the public to refresh their emergency supplies when changing their clocks with its “Get Ready: Set Your Clocks, Check Your Stocks” campaign.

“Make sure you have all of the necessary emergency supplies in your kits, and check the expiration dates on food, water as well as radio and flashlight batteries,” said Deputy Managing Director for Emergency Management MaryAnn E. Tierney. “If you haven’t put together a family preparedness kit or a Go Bag of emergency supplies if you need to evacuate, do so now. The time to start planning for an emergency is not in the middle of one.”

Be sure that you have at least a three-day supply of bottled water, non-perishable foods and essential medications set aside for each member of your family. Remember your pets are part of the family too, so include some emergency supplies for them. And as always, don’t forget to check the batteries in your smoke alarms! As we prepare for the arrival of spring, make sure you and your loved ones are prepared for emergencies.

It’s also a good idea to sign up for ReadyNotifyPA, the region’s emergency text and email alert system, by logging on to www.readynotifypa.org.

For more information on emergency preparedness, ReadyNotifyPA, or for a list of emergency supplies for a family preparedness kit and Go Bag, visit www.phila.gov/ready or call 3-1-1.

When talking about emergencies, most first responders say, “It’s not if an emergency happens, but when.” Be ready in 2010.