In the aftermath of working five days with local governments and the Red Cross in shelters and around town, I stopped by the church this morning out of curiosity to check out what was going on. I followed the sound of a wet vac to the darkened fellowship hall. There Rev Scott Cupp joined myself and Kay Kniering and Sis Demarco. Barbara DeVilbiss worked the vac methodically across the floor taking up water that had leaked in.
Rev Cupp said the church and the manse, like much of Matawan had no power in general, but a single "hot" circuit was found. This allowed us to plug in the freezer and refrigerator and operate the wet vac. Sis had checked on church members and was taking flowers for visits I believe. Kay was picking up some flowers as well. We all shared stories and well wishes as Barbara wrapped up her lone task.
I received an e-mail from the Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross with this link to make donations. Please feel free to give an undesignated gift, as the funds will be spread to cover all of the local, regional, national and world disasters.
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