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Scranton Residents Get Aid After Severe Storms
7 Jul
Summary
- Emergency food pantry provided essential supplies to residents.
- Severe weather caused power outages affecting many households.
- July has seen record rainfall and high temperatures in the region.
An emergency food pantry was established at Hilltop Manor Apartments in Scranton to assist residents affected by power outages. The event, a collaboration between Friends of the Poor and the Catherine McAuley Center, provided essential items such as meat, milk, and fresh produce. These efforts directly supported individuals and families experiencing disruptions due to severe weather conditions.
The region has endured significant severe weather this July, marked by substantial rainfall and unseasonably high temperatures. The National Weather Service reported nearly 2½ inches of rain over a recent three-day holiday weekend, with an additional 1½ inches on Monday. This cumulative rainfall has contributed to the fourth-wettest start to July in 126 years.
Furthermore, the average temperature for July through Sunday reached 80.8 degrees, ranking as the third-warmest average for this period on record. The Scranton area itself experienced record-breaking warm weather, tying a high of 98 degrees on Thursday and an overnight low of 72 degrees on Wednesday, highlighting the intensity of the recent heatwave.
