Helping Our Flooded Neighbors
I’m writing to ask you to pitch in with what I hope will be a community-wide effort.
Colesburg and surrounding areas (Boston, Lebanon Junction) were flooded and experienced extreme damage from last week’s rains. A family who is part of The Bridge, the Langfords, have 3-4 feet of water in their house right now. Here are a couple of pictures from my trip out there last night.
Here’s how we can help:
- Join together with others working on the clean-up this Saturday. I’d love to see us form several work crews and ride out together to join in the effort. Because of the importance of helping both the Langfords and other victims, we will be shutting down all activities at the building this Saturday. (Renovations can wait!)
- Donate cleaning supplies listed below. The Nexus Building will be serving as a drop-off point for donations.
As the flood waters recede in the next few days, quick and proper clean up is critical.
Core Cleaning items:
- Buckets
- Mops
- Brooms
- Trash bags
- Scrub brushes
- Sponges
- Bleach
- Laundry detergent
- All purpose disinfectant cleaner
- Antibacterial dishwashing liquid
- Protective Cleanup Gear
- This includes goggles, boots and rubber gloves. If floodwater rises above your boots, wear waterproof pants or overalls.
Please help spread the word (Facebook, Twitter, email, phone, word of mouth). Let everyone know that the Nexus Building, 6746 South Wilson Road, is a drop-off point for supplies. Here is a link to a map.
If you have any questions on how to help, feel free to email me (wayne@bridgecommunity.org) or Rachel Burgess (rburgess@curnealhigniteins.com).
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