Philly Plane Crash Assistance Application Deadlines Approaching

PHILADELPHIA — Residents and businesses who were impacted by the deadly plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia last month are being alerted to important upcoming deadlines for some of the recovery support services.

The city has been operating an emergency services mobile center at 2301 Cottman Ave. since the crash on Jan. 31 and will begin to move the mobile center out Friday at 4 p.m.

While the mobile unit is moving from the current location, services will continue to be available at the city’s Neighborhood and Community Action Center, located at 7374 Edmund St.

The center is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The city has established a hotline for ongoing case management and support. Anyone needing resources or follow-up can call 215-586-3400. The online blog, which includes a Resource Assistance Directory, will continue to be updated.

Since many are still seeking services for trauma and other mental health issues, the city’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services has mental health supports available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Anyone in immediate crisis, call or text 988. If you are seeking behavioral health support and services, go online here.

The City’s Office of Licenses & Inspections advises any residents still concerned about structural damage to call 311 or contact the Department’s Contractual Services Unit directly at 215-686-2480, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. Inspectors will visit homes in the affected area free of charge.

Support services are still available through the American Red Cross. Call 1-800-733-2767 by Wednesday to open a case and see if you are eligible for financial assistance in addition to other services.

Small businesses can apply for up to $20,000 in grant support through The Merchants Fund Emergency Relief Grants – established in partnership with the Department of Commerce – to help alleviate economic hardship caused by the plane crash disaster. The application deadline to apply is Friday. Learn more about eligibility criteria and apply.

The Mayor’s Business Action Team continues to provide personalized assistance by holding in-person office hours. Staff can assist with questions, operational challenges, financial support program applications, and share resources. Upcoming dates are Friday, Tuesday and Friday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Northeast Regional Library 2228 Cottman Ave. Find more details online here.

The One Philly Fund, established by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and the Parker administration in partnership with the Philadelphia City Fund, was created to directly support survivors of disasters that occur in Philadelphia. The fund continues to accept monetary donations from individuals and businesses that go directly to those affected by the aircraft crash incident. Click here to learn more about eligibility and to apply for financial support.

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signed Declaration of Disaster Emergency Executive Order 2-25 which recognizes the impact of the medical aircraft crash on City infrastructure, property damage, business losses, trauma experienced by the community and enables the City to pursue all eligible public assistance and grants to aid in recovery.