The nation's hurricane season starts June 1 and ends Nov. 30. How storms and flood waters damage Pennsylvania during that period may be as bad or worse than the wrath of Tropical Storm Ida last year, state Rep. Joe Webster worries.
During a meeting Thursday, Montgomery County commissioners approved contracts that include monetary help for bridge emergency repairs or engineering work in Upper Providence and Skippack townships.
Rep. Joe Ciresi's proposed fund would offer state residents supplemental emergency grants to help recover from disasters like Tropical Storm Ida, whether FEMA applied or not. It would be paid for by state liquor taxes.
The Valley Forge National Historical Park during December will commemorate the 244th anniversary of the arrival of Gen. George Washington and the Continental Army at their winter encampment grounds.
Pennsylvania asked for, and on Friday received, a one-month extension under which Montgomery and Chester county residents can apply for federal help in dealing with damage from Tropical Storm Ida.
Repairs to severe storm damage of the Schuylkill River Trail between Mont Clare and Pawlings Road have caused Montgomery County to close that section. Apparently some walkers and bicyclists aren't paying attention.
Weeks after Tropical Storm Ida flooded portions of Lower Frederick Township, it could receive federal funds to help with costly clean-ups and repairs. Removing debris at Foy Park is an example of the need.
In an important step for local governments facing huge repair bills to fix damages caused by Tropical Storm Ida, federal planners on Friday said extra funding will be offered in Montgomery, Chester, and Bucks counties.
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