Township Of Whitemarsh: Storm Update: 4 P.M., September 2

Press release from the Township of Whitemarsh:

September 2, 2021

Portions of Whitemarsh have experienced unprecedented wind and water damage from Tropical Storm Ida.

Tropical Storm Ida exceeded the predictions of severity. First Responders were inundated with emergency calls starting at 6 p.m. last night. This included dozens of water rescues throughout the Township.

Severe winds hit our area with Montgomery County confirming an EF-2 Tornado hitting the Fort Washington/Upper Dublin area nearby. Our emergency services worked throughout the evening and into the morning to ensure all calls were handled and residents taken care of.

This storm produced significant rain fall of up to over 8 inches in precipitation. In addition to the flash flooding, the Schuylkill River hit a record high of over 27 feet which cause flooding in low lying areas near the river. This caused the need to assist residents with evacuation once the storm passed.

Conditions in some areas of the Township remain hazardous, especially along the Schuylkill River which is predicted to reach a historic level. Leave your home only if you must and please use caution when you do.

Several homes and businesses in the Township have suffered significant damage. Our thoughts go out to residents and business owners who have been hit hard by the storm. If you can, please assist a neighbor or friend in any way you can.

Road Status

The following roads/areas are closed: 

 Damage Assessment Reporting

Any residence or business affected by Tropical Storm Ida must complete a Damage Assessment Form. 

 Click here for the Damage Assessment Form

This information will be used to determine if Federal and/or state aid would be provided to the community.

This reporting also notifies the appropriate resources. 

If you have questions, please email nweaver@whitemarshtwp.org.

Emergency Shelter

Anyone needing a place to stay tonight may go to the Red Cross shelter at Norristown High School, 1900 Eagle Drive, Norristown.

Cleanup Hotline

A Cleanup Hotline is available at 844-965-1386 for anyone who has sustained damage and need help with cutting fallen trees, removing affected drywall, flooring, and appliances; tarping roofs, and mold remediation.

 Trash Collection

Any trash that was not collected today will be collected tomorrow. Trash scheduled for collection tomorrow will now be collected Saturday. Any uncollected yard waste will also be collected Saturday.

 Reminder: Because of the Labor Day holiday, residents whose trash and recycling would have been collected Monday will have it collected on Wednesday, September 8. Yard waste will be collected on Saturday, September 11. 

 Emergency Calls

Please dial 911 in case of an emergency. 

This press release was produced by the Township of Whitemarsh. The views expressed here are the author’s own.