Help Your Secaucus Neighbors Affected By The Flooding

SECAUCUS, NJ — More than 70 homes in Secaucus were damaged in the flood waters last Tuesday, according to town officials.

Unfortunately, most of the damaged properties were not in a flood zone and do not have flood insurance. A majority of damage reported has been to basements and lower building levels, with many homeowners losing hot water heaters, washer, dryers and heating systems as well as their personal property.

Some Secaucus residents are now facing a significant unexpected financial burden. Here's how you can help:

The Secaucus Emergency Fund is the charitable entity who will be taking the lead in collecting donations for flood relief.

"We would ask that you please donate to the Secaucus Emergency Fund to help your neighbors recover from this disaster," said Secaucus Mayor Mike Gonnelli. "ALL funds donated will be used to help your neighbors in need. If there are unused funds remaining after the effort is complete the donations will remain in a separate account for future use in the event we experience another disaster."

To donate you can make your check payable to the Secaucus Emergency Fund, 101 Centre Avenue, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 or you can donate online at www.secaucusemergencyfund.org. Please write “flood relief” on your check. The Secaucus Emergency fund is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt entity, therefore, your donation is tax deductible. Tax id #80-0797133. If you have any questions I can be reached at 201-617-5917.

Assistance in cleaning up has come from Secaucus DPW and emergency personnel, as well as from Team Rubicon, a national volunteer organization.

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Top photo shows ruined items at a home on Centre Avenue in Secaucus. Carly Baldwin/Patch