Deer Park FD Collects More than 700 Bags of Clothing

The Deer Park Fire Department collected 726 bags and boxes of clothing Saturday during a donation drive for those who lost everything in Hurricane Sandy.

Local residents responded in droves to help the victims.

Under the direction of Chief John Giammarino, and Commissioners Andrew Duguid and Anthony Macaluso, volunteer firefighters distributed the clothing to Breezy Point in Queens, where more than 80 flooded homes burned as a fire jumped from house-to-house as rising water levels kept fire fighters from being able to get through.

The charred section of Queens covers two football fields.

Looking for a place to donate? The Deer Park Community Presbyterian Church (1843 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park) will host a food/clothing drive on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Donations can be dropped off between 9am & 4pm in the social hall.

Items needed are:
*Non Perishable Food Items
*Pet Food
*Baby Items (such as diapers, baby wipes and baby food)
*Blankets
*Clothing of all sizes
*Socks and Shoes
*Personal Hygiene Items (such as soap, shampoo and deodorant)
*Batteries
*Flashlights

All Donations received will be brought to the Lindenhurst Fire Department on Tuesday evening.