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Philly Weather Disaster Hits Hard | Lubbock News
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Philly took a brutal hit from microbursts Saturday—trees down, power lines snapping, streets flooding, and even a building collapse in West Philly sending bricks flying. Mayor Cherelle Parker hit the ground running, declaring a disaster emergency as city crews scramble to restore order. The chaos wasn’t local either: the U.S. endured extreme weather nationwide, from heatwaves to wildfires. Housing took a toll too, with 11 PHA apartments damaged and residents safely relocated—some even to hotels—while emergency crews stepped in to assist private homeowners. Recovery is underway, but the cleanup’s just beginning.
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