NORTHEAST FLOODING 2023
UPDATED THURSDAY JULY 20, 2023 3:43 PM EST
Matthew 25: Ministries is responding to historic rains and severe flooding that overflowed river banks, washed away roads, and damaged homes and businesses throughout the Northeastern United States. More than 13 million people were under flood watches and warnings from Eastern New York state to Western Maine. New York and Vermont were the hardest hit states, with communities in Vermont and New York receiving up to 8 or more inches of rain. Parts of Vermont experienced flooding of a severity not seen since Tropical Storm Irene in 2011.
Matthew 25: Ministries deployed our Disaster Response Team to distribute supplies such as personal care kits, baby supplies, paper products, insect repellant, cleaning supplies, first aid and safety kits, and more to areas impacted by the flooding. The team also distributed cleanup supplies such as fans, shovels, and more. While there, Matthew 25 conducted damage assessments and communicated with partners in the area to evaluate how we can best serve the ongoing needs of the disaster region.
DISASTER RELIEF RESOURCES
If you or someone you know has been impacted by the flooding throughout the Northeastern United States, check the online Disaster Relief Resource Map for resources in your area.
RECENT UPDATES FROM THE TEAM
7.19.23 Highland Falls, NY | The team continued distributing relief supplies today, July 19, throughout the Highland Falls, New York area.
In total they distributed approximately 85 personal care kits, 1,500 rolls of paper products, 150 tubs of dish wipes, 50 cases of diapers, and 240 bottles of insect repellant.
7.18.23 Proctorsville, Ludlow, Weston, and Brattleboro, VT | The team continued distributing relief supplies today, July 18, throughout the Proctorsville, Ludlow, Weston, and Brattleboro, VT areas.
In total they distributed approximately 240 personal care kits, 1,500 rolls of paper products, 145 bottles of insect repellant, 50 cases of diapers, and 100 first aid and safety kits.
7.17.23 Waterbury, Montpelier, and Barre, VT | Team began distributing relief supplies today, July 17, throughout the Waterbury, Montpelier, and Barre, Vermont areas.
In total, the team distributed approximately 160 personal care kits, 1,200 rolls of paper products, 85 first aid and safety kits, 30 cases of water, 8 blower fans, 2 generators, 15 extension cords, and some additional assorted cleanup supplies and tools.
WAYS TO HELP
Matthew 25 is requesting donations of the following types of items to supplement existing supplies, for restocking during their response and for future disasters:
Monetary donations:
- Donate online or mail checks to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242 (100% of donated funds designated for the 2023 Northeast Flooding will be used for the purpose intended).
Product donations – The following items will be accepted at our facility located at 11083 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242:
- Cases of bottled water: 12 and 24 count
- Personal care products: Antibacterial soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, body wash, deodorant, lotion, etc.
- Cleaning supplies: Laundry detergents, general cleaner, sponges, bleach (powdered form is preferred), mops, scrub brushes, buckets, rubber gloves, etc.
- Paper products: Toilet paper, paper towels, etc.
- Baby and infant supplies: Diapers, wipes, diaper rash ointment, baby wash, baby shampoo, baby lotion, etc.
- First-aid items: Bandages, gauze, pads, first aid tape, antiseptic creams, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, latex gloves, instant cold packs, etc.
- Candles and flashlights: If necessary, please include the appropriate size batteries with any flashlight donation
- Clean-up supplies: Protective eyewear, work gloves, trash bags etc.
