A donation of more than $47,000 was raised to help those affected by the tragic house explosion in western Montgomery County in late May.
has currently raised over $47,000 to assist those who were directly impacted by the deadly explosion that that took place in western Montgomery County., many homes in the area were damaged and are not currently inhabitable. Some may even need to be torn down.
“We mourn the tragic loss of life in the Pottstown community and we ask that you remember those people whose homes were damaged and lives destroyed by the explosion,” state Rep. Joe Ciresi said recently. “I am proud to support this fund. These organizations and the people involved have a track record of managing resources during times of crisis.
Donations will be distributed to families that have been directly affected by the explosion. Fund decisions will be directed by committee members who reside in the borough with prioritization of housing for those who have been displaced. An initial distribution of funds will begin this week to the eight known families that have been displaced.
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