Some people were forced out
of their homes across New Jersey, and others are just now beginning the cleanup
process, days after Henri made its way
through the state.
Some also need shelter because of the damage to
their homes. In the community, many were not expecting the impact Henri
would have.
“As we see now, we definitely had impact from the heavy rains caused by Henri,” says Diane Concannon, with American Red Cross New Jersey. “So, we had our shelter teams on standby, volunteers at the ready, we are trying to make people as comfortable as possible during this difficult time."
The Red Cross has been going to affected areas all day, as well as the
past couple of days now, passing out food and supplies. They will continue to
do so.
For anyone affected by the
floods brought on by Henri, on Wednesday, at the Helmetta Community Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
the American Red Cross will have a service center providing casework
distribution, supplies and other organizations available to meet with families
to help with resources to get them on the road to recovery.