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Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania and the City of Scranton declared disaster emergency during ongoing storm cleanup. The Department of Public Works reacted to the storm and storm damage. Paige Cognetti, Mayor of Scranton, reported millions of dollars in property damage but no missing or severely injured people. During the storm, first responders prioritized rescues before responding to calls regarding flooded basements. Scott Amberg, official at a local water damage company, advises safety precautions for residents removing water on their own.