New flood monitoring technology has been installed in the Eastwick neighborhood of Philadelphia, an area along Cobbs Creek that is vulnerable to flooding when water levels rise.
The system, unveiled during a ribbon-cutting event, is designed to track water levels, temperature, and rainfall, while giving residents real-time access to data online. Officials say the goal is to help warn neighbors before flooding becomes an emergency.
For longtime resident Brenda Whitfield, the installation marks a milestone after years of advocacy following flooding in the community…