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Schuylkill River Flooding: Philly Urges Shelter In Place
Ida's remnants have led the Schuylkill River to become dangerously high, prompting city officials to recommend some residents stay inside.
PHILADELPHIA — Some Philadlephians are urged to stay shelter in place due to flooding of the Schuylkill River.
The Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management early Thursday said residents in flood-prone areas are recommended to shelter in place as the river reaches dangerously high levels.
"There are multiple rescues from cars in floodwater," the department said on Twitter Thursday morning. "If you live in a flood-prone area, the city advises shelter-in-place, if safe to do so, until water recedes and it’s safe to leave."
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Specifically, residents in Manayunk and Eastwick should heed the warning.
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Action News reports Main Street in Manayunk is closed and numerous vehicles were nearly covered in floodwaters.
According to the department, the river was observed at Major Flooding stage, of 15.97 feet at 6 a.m.
PennDOT said Kelly Drive, Interstate 76, and Interstate 676 in Philadelphia are closed due to flooding.
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