Free Services Available To Help Montco Recover From Storm Damage

NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County residents who suffered from Tropical Storm Isaias may be eligible for free assistance.

County officials have been working side by side with a group of nonprofits and volunteers called Voluntary Agencies Active In Disasters (VOAD). Anyone who has suffered any damaged from the storm should call 1-844-965-1386.

Some services from the groups include cutting fallen trees, removing damaged appliances, mitigating mold, tarping roofs, and more.

It's not guaranteed that help will be provided in every circumstance, as the groups could quickly become overwhelmed and lack the required resources to assist, officials noted.

The phone number above will be active through Aug. 29.

"This is just a wonderful example of how our community pulls together no matter what," Montgomery County Commissioner Val Arkoosh said Wednesday. "We've been doing so for 23 weeks, and we will continue to do so for the foreseeable future no matter what the emergency is."

Arkoosh also reiterated that residents should contact their municipalities regarding any damage from the storm. Cataloging damages is vital in case the state or county get additional emergency funds to help recover from the storm, and can offer relief.

The storm left historic flooding across Montgomery County, with torrential rainfall and high winds destroying property, bringing down trees and wires, and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. At least one person died in the county due to the storm.