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The American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania will have a community resource center open Thursday for those impacted by Monday’s serious flash flooding.
The center is located inside the Maltese Room behind the Cornwells Fire Company at 2049 Bristol Pike in Bensalem Township. It will be open from noon until 3 p.m.
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Caseworkers will be able to connect impacted locals with financial support for temporary lodging, relief supplies, and make connections with government agencies, Red Cross spokesperson Dave Skutnik told LevittownNow.com.
The Red Cross has assisted approximately 150 people after the flooding caused significant damage Monday in Bensalem Township, Bristol Borough, Bristol Township, and Northeast Philadelphia.
Thursday is the final day the community resource center will be open, but those who still need assistance can call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
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Bucks County officials said Bensalem Township, Bristol Borough, and Bristol Township had received hundreds of reports of damage from the storm. Bristol Township Emergency Management Director Kevin Dippolito said there have been 283 reports of damage in his municipality by Wednesday afternoon. Officials were still working to assess the extent of the damage.
Local lawmakers have requested the governor sign a disaster declaration for the region.
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