'Brave Volunteers': Lindenhurst FD Hosts Hurricane Relief Send-Off

LINDENHURST, NY — The Lindenhurst community rallied to help victims of Hurricane Helene and the Lindenhurst Fire Department is hosting a gathering to send off "brave volunteers" preparing to deliver supplies to North Carolina.

Helene not only damaged coastal areas that routinely see impacts from hurricanes but 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.

At 5 p.m. today, Lindenhurst community members will gather at the Lindenhurst Fire Department Station 6 to say thank you and farewell to a group of volunteers getting ready to deliver hurricane relief supplies to North Carolina on Friday.

In a social media post, village officials wrote:

"Lindenhurst Stands Strong: Hurricane Relief Mission for Asheville

"Join us today at 5:00 pm at Station 6 - Lindenhurst Fireman’s Park (555 Heling Blvd, Lindenhurst, NY 11757) as we say thank you to the team who will deliver critical relief supplies to communities devastated by recent hurricanes.

"The team will be leaving at 2:00 am tomorrow to bring essential items to families struggling after severe flooding and storm damage. With Hurricane Milton on the horizon, we’re also preparing to assist Florida residents next.

"We welcome all to come together as we send off our brave volunteers and show our gratitude for their incredible work.

"Join us for a heartfelt send-off and thank-you!"