It is days after a violent storm pummeled the region, but crews have not addressed the devastating damage in some Delaware County neighborhoods. Power lines are still down, roadways are still impassable, and some residents have even evacuated the area.
Allyson Loretz, resident of Aston, said cleanup of the extensive damage has not yet begun in her neighborhood.
From the entrance of Route 452 on Mount Road to the intersection of Mount and Convent Road is still without power. Roadways are impassable due to fallen trees and scattered debris. Without any road closed signs, locals have been trying to direct traffic and help cars maneuver around debris.
Loretz surveyed the area this morning and spoke to neighborhoods who are upset with the lack of action to rectify the situation. Some are concerned with the lack of responsiveness from law enforcement.
“PECO told us that we should have our power restored by 3 p.m. tomorrow, but I don’t believe them,” Loretz said. “There were eight posts delivered to our road today, but not one tree limb has been moved and every broken post has remained where it fell."
One residence on the block has been using a generator, but the rest are struggling without electricity, according to Loretz. Some elderly members of the community have even evacuated until repairs are made.
Luckily, the storm did not cause structural damage to the homes on Mount Road, Loretz said. Houses that were hit by fallen trees and tumultuous winds sustained minor external damage, such as broken gutters and detached shingles and siding.
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Loretz, along with neighbors, hope that damage will be controlled and power will be restored, sooner rather than later.
