John Whelden

1 week ago

American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region
2801 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
888.217.9599
Redcross.org/greaterpa
For Immediate Release:Contact:
August 5, 2020AJ Suero – (484) 553-9756
Lisa Landis - (717) 480-9359

Red Cross Mobilized Across Multiple Counties
(ALLENTOWN) – The American Red Cross is mobilized across multiple counties to assist those impacted by the severe weather and flooding brought to the area by Tropical Storm Isaias.
Red Cross teams are currently providing disaster support throughout Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Carbon, Monroe, and Pike Counties and actively collaborating with local emergency management officials of each municipality to provide immediate support for displaced families, provide disaster assessments, identify local community need, coordinate distribution of clean up kits for residents affected by flooding, and support communities through recovery.

Flooding continues to be a problem for many in the path of Tropical Storm Isaias and we will be distributing clean up kits to residents at the following locations:
o Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12pm - 5pm
Kutztown (Berks County) in partnership with the Kutztown Fire Department at Camillo’s Restaurant at 264 Greenwich St, Kutztown, PA 19530
o Thursday, August 6, 2020 3pm - 5pm
Allentown (Lehigh County) in partnership with Lehigh EMA, at Cetronia Ambulance Corps,
4300 Broadway, Allentown, PA 18104 *map attached*
o Thursday, August 6, 2020 10am - 1pm
Stroudsburg (Monroe County) Blue Ridge Hook and Ladder Fire Department
200 Rimrock Drive, PA 18360
o Thursday, August 6, 2020 3pm - 5pm
Bethlehem, Northampton County, Bethlehem Community Center
2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020
Anyone impacted by Tropical Storm Isaias and in need of Red Cross assistance should call 1-800-422-7677.
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About the American Red Cross:
All American Red Cross disaster assistance is provided free of charge and is made possible by the voluntary donations of time and money from caring individuals and, in part, by contributions given through the United Way. You can help people affected by disasters big and small by making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to learn more. ... See MoreSee Less

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Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department

1 week ago

⚠️ As you can imagine, today was a busy day for our volunteers as they responded to at least 20 calls for service due to Tropical Storm Isaias. This included a structure fire, tree into a house, and car stuck in water. Several roads in the township are closed due to flooding, subsidence, or wires down. If you come across a road blocked by cones, do not attempt to drive past. These roads are blocked for your safety. ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you to all the volunteers during this bad storm.

Thank you for keeping our township safe!

Appreciate all you do! Kudos!!

Thank you for everything you do!

Thank you for your service

Thanks!

Thank you 🙏

Thanks to you all!

Thank you for all your service!

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Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department

2 weeks ago

2020 Month	Calls
Jan	20
Feb	13
Mar	19
Apr	12
May	10
Jun	16
Jul	15
Aug	31
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total	138

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