Substantial Updates To Jet Crash Impact Zone On Cottman Avenue
by Alex Lloyd Gross
Over 343 residents and 75 businesses have been impacted from the Lear Jet crash on January 31, 2025. The crash caused the immediate evacuation and closure of the Roosevelt Mall and Cottman Avenue. As of noon yesterday, the mall has since been reopened and Cottman Ave is open with one lane closed going towards Algon Avenue in the area of the Roosevelt Mall .
Alex Lloyd Gross Photo-Delaware Valley News.com The crater left by the crash Lear Jet is filled in.
A community town hall was held yesterday at the Solis- Cohen Elementary School, where the public could get information they need to held get financial help with such as lost revenue or wages. It was there that elected officials informed the public and different agencies set up tables to give out literature and answer questions.
A Multi Agency Resource Center, of MARC is now open at The MARC will be located at the Scattergood Building of Friends Hospital, 4641 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19124. The MARC will be open Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Alex Lloyd Gross Photo-Delaware Valley News.com Homes that caught fire from the jet crash are boarded up.
In addition to the City of Philadelphia resources and aid organizations, state agencies scheduled to participate or provide information include: PA Insurance Department, PA Department of Health, PA Department of Human Services, PA Department of Revenue, PA Department of Transportation,PA Emergency Management Agency.
Alex Lloyd Gross Photos Delaware Valley News.com The candlelight vigil.
Outside of the town hall, a Victims Services trailer was positioned, to serve light snacks and give out copies of the police report, DC Number 25-02-004795. This report can be used for all insurance claims, officials said.
An emergency trailer will remain at the Roosevelt Mall to assist with the reconstruction of the road. During the meeting, officials praised the media and social media for getting the word out but also cautioned against blatant mis-information. Such as a plane crashed into the Roosevelt Mall, or other false or non confirmed information. “We are slower in getting information out but the information we do give out, we want it to be right”, Mayor Parker said.
Alex Lloyd Gross Photo-Delaware Valley News.com The website and QR code for public donations
A new website has been launched for those who want to directly help those impacted.
Alex Lloyd Gross Photo Delaware Valley News.com Adam Thiel Managing Director speaks during the meeting
Just a few blocks away, at Cottman and Bustleton Avenues, a candlelight vigil was held to remember the people who died. The remarks were given in Spanish and English. There will be another vigil Sunday at 7:00 PM organizers said.
Alex Lloyd Gross Photo-Delaware Valley News.com State Senator Joe Picozzi meets his constituents during the town hall.
Crews were on scene, boarding up the homes that were damaged to help save off additional damage from the elements.