06-02-2025
Multi-agency resource center to open for Northeast Philly plane crash
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Residents, families, and businesses impacted by last week's plane crash in Philadelphia will have access to city and state resources in one place beginning tomorrow.
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) said Wednesday a Multi-Agency Resource Center will open Thursday afternoon.
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'The tragic plane crash caused significant damage along Cottman Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia, leaving many residents and businesses with questions on how to recover,' said PEMA Director Randy Padfield. 'This MARC will bring multiple agencies and organizations to one location to help survivors navigate access to the resources they need to begin returning their lives and community back to normal.'
The center will be at the Scattergood Building of Friends Hospital, 4641 Roosevelt Boulevard, and will be open from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
City resources and aid organizations will be present as well as representatives from PEMA, and other state agencies, including the Department of Health, Department of Human Services, Department of Revenue, Department of Transportation, and Insurance Department.
They can assist with vital documents, checking insurance coverage, trauma/crisis response and mental health resources, and more.
Residents and businesses are encouraged to report property damages to the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management online at or by phone by dialing 3-1-1.
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