Even though the storm is gone, we are still cancelled for tonight for the following reasons.
1. No Power: Irene might be gone, but it sunk the region underwater, caused widespread damage, and left half a million people without power. Peco is reporting 297,000 out of power. PSE&G is reporting 230,000 customers without power. Atlantic City Electric is reporting 83,960 without power. That's a total of 597,285, and still doesn't include customers covered by several other utilities. And it could be a while before some see it turned back on. 2. No Transportation: Septa is still not running. Philadelphia International Airport remains closed. 3. Flooding Still Possible: Most of the forecast high winds never materialized. But, as of this morning, the most serious result of the storm was flood water, rising alarmingly fast. The Schuylkill River, at more than 12 feet, was overflowing its banks. It's set to crest at more than 15 feet by 2 p.m. with major flooding expected. The attendance would likely be very low. We are still not sure of where flooding will happen today, or how the overflowing rivers will effect South Philadelphia driving and roadways, we’ll leave the service cancellation in effect and will look forward to seeing everyone next week on Sunday; back in the Lord’s house. Please let us know if you have had any damage or flooding in your home or area; we’ll post that information on the PD News Blog. Send a picture if you can. Pastor David Philly Deaf ministries
1. No Power: Irene might be gone, but it sunk the region underwater, caused widespread damage, and left half a million people without power. Peco is reporting 297,000 out of power. PSE&G is reporting 230,000 customers without power. Atlantic City Electric is reporting 83,960 without power. That's a total of 597,285, and still doesn't include customers covered by several other utilities. And it could be a while before some see it turned back on. 2. No Transportation: Septa is still not running. Philadelphia International Airport remains closed. 3. Flooding Still Possible: Most of the forecast high winds never materialized. But, as of this morning, the most serious result of the storm was flood water, rising alarmingly fast. The Schuylkill River, at more than 12 feet, was overflowing its banks. It's set to crest at more than 15 feet by 2 p.m. with major flooding expected. The attendance would likely be very low. We are still not sure of where flooding will happen today, or how the overflowing rivers will effect South Philadelphia driving and roadways, we’ll leave the service cancellation in effect and will look forward to seeing everyone next week on Sunday; back in the Lord’s house. Please let us know if you have had any damage or flooding in your home or area; we’ll post that information on the PD News Blog. Send a picture if you can. Pastor David Philly Deaf ministries
Thank u for sharing the information. My area is all right and power is on but no internet access, I would choose power over internet.. Stay safe..
God bless u n your family.
Art Bond
God bless u n your family.
Art Bond
Glad u have ur power. We lost ours for 13 hrs, just got it back @ 11:30 am.
Grace Bishop
Grace Bishop
