Lindenhurst Fire Department Hosts Hurricane Helene Relief Drive

LINDENHURST, NY — The Long Island community is rallying together to help those affected by Hurricane Helene with a hurricane relief drive organized by the Lindenhurst Fire Department.

Helene not only damaged coastal areas that routinely see impacts from hurricanes, but it also devastated mountainous areas like western North Carolina on an unprecedented level. CNN reported 56 deaths in North Carolina, 30 in South Carolina, 25 in Georgia, 11 in Florida, four in Tennessee and two in Virginia. Hundreds more are missing, as emergency relief has not reached all residents in need.

As the residents of Buncombe County work to rebuild their lives, Suffolk County residents have the change to help through the Lindenhurst Fire Department.

On a flyer advertising the drive, the fire department wrote:

"As we and other communities came together during Super Storm Sandy, we are asking Lindenhurst and our surrounding communities to come together again.

"The Ashville, NC has been decimated. Towns, homes and emergency services have been destroyed.

"We are asking for your assistance in the collection of desperately needed emergency supplies."

Donations may be dropped of at Firemans Park Station 6 in Lindenhur on Thursday, October 3 and Friday, Ocotber 4, from 6 to 10 p.m; and on Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The following items have been requested by the Buncombe County community:

• Water
• Gatorade
• Non-perishable foods
• Pots/Sterno Cans
• Solar Lights
• Batteries
• Coolers
• Flashlights
• Disinfectant wipes
• Deodorant
• Baby Items
• Trash Bags
• Tylenol/Advil, etc.
• First Aid Kits
• Rubber Boots/ Gloves
• Bleach
• Toilet Paper
• Feminine Products
• Blankets/Sheets/Towels
• Can Openers
• Shampoo/Body Wash
• Pet Food & Supplies
• Shovels/Brooms
• Lighters/Matches
• Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
• Hand Sanitizer
• Paper Towels