It’s been two years since the floods brought on by Hurricane Ida impacted Downingtown homes and now county officials are coming up with a plan on how to prepare for future disasters, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News.
With the frequency of natural disasters, the non-profit Downingtown Resilience Fund will soon be established. This organization is designed to assist flood victims with food, shelter, clothing, mental health resources, and other forms of healthcare.
Through donations and government funding, families in need of it will be able to get access to these resources, including education and childcare.
U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan secured a $2.8 million FEMA fund to help recovery from the town’s losses due to the flood’s impact.
“This is not going to be the once in 100 years [flood] that we think it is and it’s important to plan,” Houlahan said.
Read more about how the Downingtown community is looking ahead in The Daily Local News.
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