Help is Here: Resources Available Following The Northeast Plane Crash

On Friday, January 31st, a medical evacuation jet crashed in the Northeast neighborhood of Philadelphia. The crash left a child patient, her mother, four others aboard the plane as well as one victim on the ground dead, over twenty victims injured, many houses and businesses destroyed or damaged, and an entire neighborhood rattled.

Following the initial response from the City, Mayor Cherelle Parker hosted a Town Hall to update the neighborhood on resources that remain to support those affected by this tragedy.

For those still in need of resources, here is what the City is offering:

Mental Health Assistance

If you or someone you know is having a hard time coping, the city of Philadelphia is offering mental health assistance and services through the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services. Call 215-685-6440 or go to DBHIDS.org.

Business Assistance:

If you are a business owner who is having trouble staying open due to the ongoing crash investigation and restoration, the City has resources to help. Call the Department of Commerce's Mayor's Business Action Team at 215-683-2100 or email at business@phila.gov

Property Damage Assistance

If you’ve experienced damage to your property, contact the American Red Cross to report it at 1-800-Red-Cross or go to RedCross.org to get further information.

Utilities Assistance:

While power was previously shut down for hundreds of homes in the affected area, it is now being restored. If you still need help call PECO's emergency line at 800-841-4141 or report at PECO.com

Real Estate Tax Adjustment

If you’ve experienced damaged or destroyed property, you might qualify for Real Estate Tax Adjustment. If you’ve experienced this, complete this Catastrophic Loss Real Estate Tax Adjustment application and return it to to the Office of Property Assessment (OPA) in person or by mail:Office of Property Assessment601 Walnut St., Suite 300 W.Philadelphia, PA 19106

You can also return by email at abatements@phila.gov

Tax Assistance:

If you are a property owner who, as a result of this tragedy, is struggling to file or pay on time, contact the City for assistance at revenuetaxadvisors@phila.gov.

For Updates:

For updates and emergency messages, text RECOVERPHIL to 888 777.

For those looking to assist:

The City of Philadelphia set up a fund called the One Philly Fund to provide financial support for victims of disasters. If you are looking to help, here is where you can donate.