Mayor Cherelle Parker hosts community town hall after Philly plane crash
Philly plane crash: How the city is helping those impacted
Residents impacted by the deadly Philly plane crash cried out for immediate help at a town hall meeting Wednesday hosted by Mayor Parker as city officials seek to provide support.
PHILADELPHIA - Seven people were killed during a medical transport plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday, with at least another 24 people injured.
Mayor Cherelle Parker hosted a community town hall Wednesday to address residents impacted by the deadly plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.
What we know:
Mayor Cherelle Parker, city officials and emergency responders hosted a Community Town Hall to engage with residents impacted by the deadly medical transport plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia last Friday.
The Parker Administration provided information regarding city resources and support for those impacted by the tragedy.
At the town hall, residents were crying out for immediate help in the aftermath of the devastating plane crash.
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"We have created a One Philly fund to help victims of disasters in Philadelphia," said Mayor Parker. "A one Philly fund."
What they're saying:
Posquale Dudley lives at the corner of Cottman and Rupert and says the blast crashed through his front windows.
He and his girlfriend got out OK. Their kids were not home at the time. He remains hopeful.
"Everything is done," said Posquale Dudley. "I've had on the same clothes since it happened."
He says the house he was renting is condemned.
"We just floating around. God is going to bless us we're going to put it in God's hands," said Dudley.
His father came Wednesday seeking help for his son, who is traumatized by what happened and things he saw.
"I don't know how to help him. That's the most hurting thing to me. I can't help my child," said Hasan Dudley, Posquale’s father.
Resource tables were set up around the room to connect residents with help on the spot.
"We are going to continue to be with you, side by side, hand in hand as we begin the difficult and long-term work," said Adam Thiel, Managing Director.
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel thanked the community for its words of encouragement and food they brought to emergency responders.
"People say that during the time of crisis is when you bond together. We showed America and the world what we are and what the Northeast is and you should be extremely proud," said Commissioner Kevin Bethel.
What you can do:
You can donate to the OnePhillyFund set up by the city to directly help victims by going to One Philly Fund, here.
Additionally, text RECOVERPHIL to 888 777 to sign up for emergency messages.
And Thursday, a multi-agency resource center will hold meetings at Friends Hospital on the Boulevard from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. It’s located at 4641 Roosevelt Blvd. City and state agencies will be there to offer support. They will be there regardless of the weather.
The Source: The information in this story is from The Parker Administration.