Volunteers Will Head Out Tomorrow To Give Info To Cranford's Flood Victims

Residents looking for ways to volunteer and help out flood victims in the wake of Huricane Irene can start tomorrowat 9 a.m.

According to Mayor Dan Aschenbach, about 100 volunteers will be on hand to help distribute information packets to flood victims throughout the township. The volunteers will meet at the Cranford Recreation Center, 220 Walnut Ave., at 9 a.m.

Residents in the flood zone have been working to remove debris from their property and clean the dirt and mud left behind in their homes when Irene stormed through Cranford bringing high winds and several inches of rain. In order to continue the cleanup, many residents are in search of household bleach and heavy-duty garbage bags.

Throughout the county...

Emergency road closures due to flooding, sinkholes, power lines and other hazards are still in effect throughout Union County. For a complete list of affected roads and updates, visit www.ucnj and follow the link on the home page.

In addition, the shelter that was set up at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave., will now welcome all county residents until midnight tonight and again tomorrow from 8 a.m. until midnight. Residents needing emergency shelter after midnight should call their local police department for access to the Cranford facility.

The FEMA funding process is in its early stages, according to a press release from the county. Information is being collected on the extent of damages. When the funding stage of the process is reached, FEMA will publicize information on how to register for assistance

Union County residents can keep informed on FEMA announcements by checking www.fema.gov, or by signing up for Union County’s First Alert messaging system, which will provide an automatic notification by email or text message. To sign up for UC First Alert, visit www.ucfirstalert.org.