Edison Police Officers Drive To Baton Rouge To Deliver Relief Supplies

EDISON, NJ-- Two Edison police officers began the 1,350 mile drive down to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to deliver flood relief aid. Edison PBA 75 worked alongside township employees and municipal officials to collect household supplies, non-prescription medicine, clothing and children's supplies and toys for those affected by the August floods.

“I am extremely proud of Edison's cooperative spirit and compassion that is bringing aid to people and families far away who lost their homes and possessions to a terrible natural disaster,” Mayor Thomas Lankey said in a press release.

Officers Jennifer Aldahondo and Chelsea Richard began their trip on Monday, driving a donated rental truck, courtesy of Penske Truck Rental. Officer Aldahondo suggested the supply drive after learning two of her friends had family members living in the flooded region.

“Police work is about more than enforcing the law. It's about community service and it's about showing kindness and generosity,” Police Chief Bryan said. “What our police department and these officers are doing demonstrates good police work.”

7.1 trillion gallons of rain fell across Louisiana between Aug. 10 and 17, killing 13 and damaging or destroying over 45,000 buildings. Over 80,000 people were affected by the floods.

Images courtesy of Edison PBA Local 75.