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City’s Statement on Intaking Victims of Hurricane Maria

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City’s Statement on Intaking Victims of Hurricane Maria

For immediate release: September 22, 2017Published by: Kenney Administration (2016-2023) Contact: Lauren Hitt Lauren.Hitt@phila.gov (215) 686-6210

PHILADELPHIA— The City of Philadelphia has released the following statement regarding intaking displaced victims of Hurricane Maria.

“The Mayor is committed to supporting relief and recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. There has been no federal request for support, or plans that identify Philadelphia as a relocation or intake site. City government is actively monitoring developments, and prepared to provide assistance via a federal declaration in coordination with Governor Wolf and FEMA.”

Philadelphians interested in aiding victims of Hurricane Maria and the earthquake in Mexico City should visit the city’s blog on ways to help.

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