KACS, The Garage, & the community answer the call in Ida’s wake
Copious amounts of rain and wind from Hurricane Ida led to flooding and the displacement of 86 residents from Avondale Apartments in Southern Chester County. Some of the tenants experienced up to three feet of water in their first-floor units. When Leah Reynolds, Executive Director of Kennett Area Community Services (KACS), and Kristin Proto, Executive Director of The Garage and Community Youth...
Chesco officials announce Federal Disaster status following Ida
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners and County Emergency Service officials announced Saturday the confirmation of federal disaster funding assistance for county residents devastated by the impact of Hurricane Ida when the storm hit Chester County on September 1 and 2.
The announcement follows the directive to FEMA by President Biden to make federal funding available to affected individuals...
County provides update on donation support for victims of Ida
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Officials have coordinated with key communities in the county impacted by Hurricane Ida, to announce donation opportunities that will meet the most urgent initial, and longer-term needs of the families displaced by Hurricane Ida.
“We are so grateful for everyone across the county who are giving time, resources, material goods, and financial donations for those...
Commissioners make formal disaster declaration in wake of Ida
WEST CHESTER — At today’s public meeting, the Chester County Commissioners approved a Declaration of Disaster Emergency, effective from September 9, 2021, for seven days. The Declaration is pursuant to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Services Code.
By approving and signing the Declaration of Disaster Emergency, Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline are taking...
County sets up center to help flood victims
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Flood victims line up outside of United Sports Wednesday waiting to meet up with county resources and community group to get help following Hurricane Ida.
DOWNINGTOWN — If you’ve been flooded out of your home, or suffered serious damage, Chester County officials are there for you and have set up an emergency center to find you the help you need...
County established resource center for Ida recovery
Chester County officials and the Department of Emergency Services announce the operation of a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) for all individuals and families in Chester County affected by Hurricane Ida.
The Chester County MARC is a “one stop shop” that provides assistance to all impacted residents by bringing together staff from many agencies who can help with the services needed to address...
Community steps up to help flooded out Brandywine Ace
By Mike McGann, Editor, the Times @mikemcgannpa
Local residents help to clear debris in the parking of Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm in Pocopson.
POCOPSON — From a distance, with cars parked everywhere and people everywhere despite looming rain clouds, it looked a lot like a normal Sunday afternoon at Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm.
It was anything but.
Flood water raged through the store late...
Ida brings massive floods, damage, tornados to Chester County
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Just one of the dozens of flooded areas in Chester County from the remnants of Hurricane Ida, which dumped 6-8 inches of rain on the county, Wednesday. Photo: courtesy Chester County Emergency Services.
A vicious storm – the remnants of Hurricane Ida — ripped through Chester County Wednesday, causing widespread flooding, power outages and...
County to remember those lost to overdose, Aug. 31
In observance of International Overdose Awareness Day, Chester County will place 101 pinwheels in front of the Justice Center and Government Services Center buildings in West Chester, representing the 101 lives lost in the county last year to accidental overdose.
As part of Chester County’s commitment to combat the opioid epidemic, the County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services announces...
Chesco Health to do mosquito spraying in parts of Phoenixville, Schuylkill, Aug. 25
The Chester County Health Department will conduct a mosquito control treatment spray in portions of Phoenixville Borough and Schuylkill Township on Wednesday, August 25th from 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. The need to conduct the control treatment follows confirmation of multiple mosquito samples that tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in the area. The rain date is Thursday, August 26th from 7:30pm...
