The department secured nearly $3 million in federal aid through a regional FEMA grant program.
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Should the federal government increase grant funding for local fire departments and emergency services?
Crews successfully brought a structure fire on Essington Avenue under control Monday afternoon.
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Do you still attend local outdoor sporting events when rain is in the forecast?
Cloudy, cool conditions will bring rain chances for Philadelphia, South Jersey, and Delaware this Sunday.
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Should your local schools include fire safety drills as part of their regular curriculum?
Local firefighters visited a school to teach students critical emergency preparedness and fire safety skills.
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Is now a good time for you to invest in personal measures against extreme heat?
The University of Pennsylvania introduced new heat-adaptive infrastructure following the warmest summer on record.
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Do you trust your local institutions to maintain infrastructure and prevent service disruptions?
A pipe burst on Walnut Street on Thursday, forcing the closure of the Graduate School of Education.
