Hello Everybody
I hope our moderators don't mind me posting this here but I will try.
Two of our fellow forum members were really hit hard with the flooding in the New York City area. Ironically they are both brothers that live in two of the hardest hit areas. Greg Orlando lives in Midland Beach Staten Island and his Brother Chris lives in Howard Beach Queens. Both are New York City Firefighters and are usually the ones that are out there helping others and I believe it might be our time to return the effort. Both usually post in the Subway section of our forum.
I spoke to Greg on Friday. He was working when the storm hit and thought his wife was crazy when she called with the situation. His basement filled with water in a matter of 45 minutes His first floor had about a foot of water. He lost two cars, heating system, hot water heater, all their winter clothes, their A/C unit, all his trains that were on an 8x14 layout in the basement, and a long list of things that are now gone.
I have recieved countless emails from people looking to help here but fortunately I don't need any but these two guys can really use our help.
Alex Mallaie has volunteered to accept donations for two of our own train family. Donations can be sent via Gift card , check or money order to Alex at 92 Savo Loop Staten Island New York 10309.