In the aftermath of the R.M. Palmer factory explosion, local organizations have established the West Reading Disaster Recovery Fund and, already, thousands of dollars have poured in for the families affected.
, local organizations have established the West Reading Disaster Recovery Fund and, already, thousands of dollars have poured in for the families affected. Community members are doing their part, as well, to support first responders.
The search for survivors did not stop once the explosion occurred Friday night, as police, fire and search and rescue crews could be seen around the clock looking for signs of life. Blocks away, neighbors and local businesses felt the blast and in the aftermath, felt the need to pitch in.
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