The Brief
- Crews are working to clear downed trees and storm damage at FDR Park in South Philadelphia on Monday, July 13.
- The Southeast Asian Market community at the park is asking for help to recover lost inventory and equipment.
- PECO reports outages are down to 902 customers in Philadelphia, with more than 100 damage reports submitted to the city.
PHILADELPHIA – Cleanup and recovery efforts are underway across Philadelphia as crews tackle storm damage at FDR Park, according to city officials. The Southeast Asian Market community at the park is asking for donations and support to help rebuild after losing inventory and equipment during the storm Saturday.
Crews continue clearing storm damage at FDR Park
What we know: Workers spent Monday breaking down a large tree that snapped and fell near the playground at FDR Park in South Philadelphia. Families watched as crews took on the job, with the sound of sawing filling the air.
Another crew focused on clearing the area where the Southeast Asian Market operates on weekends. Vendors say they lost much of their inventory, tents and equipment when the storm hit Saturday. Photos and videos were shared on the market’s Facebook page, and a vendor said they need help recovering. There is also a public plea for donations.
Ladonia Thomas, who visited the park with her husband and children, said, “I wasn’t expecting this at all and then came out here. I thought they were closed at first. This is pretty detrimental. This is a lot for a storm,” said Thomas…