Middletown police asks community to help dig out seniors trapped in homes
This past weekend, police told The Middletown Press, 12 senior citizens called police to report that they were trapped in their homes, unable to dig out of the snow.
But police are not able to come to the seniors’ aid as fast as they would like, Middletown Police Lt. Heather Desmond said Monday.
“In my 16 years here, I’ve never had someone call me and say, ‘I’m stuck; please help me,’” she said.
Desmond asks that anyone who can help those trapped in their homes to come forward and assist.
The Middletown Press is hoping to organize shovel teams of local volunteers to help with this effort.
Individuals or groups are welcome to participate. Call The Middletown Press at (860) 347-3331, ext 222 or 235 to volunteer.
The Middletown Press also invites elderly or disabled residents who need help in digging out to call the newsroom at (860) 347-3331, ext 222 or 235.
Middletown Police invite residents to call the department to request wellbeing checks on elderly and disabled neighbors. Call the police department at (860) 344-3200.
2 comments:
Excellent idea. Homeowners, apartment managers, and seniors in every type of housing are overwhelmed with this winter's snow. Needless to say, city and state services are stretched to the limit, too.
Any assist for seniors is greatly appreciated and ... may even be good for assisters' spirits.
Well done Middletown Press!
so have any high schoolers volunteered?
id really like to hear some positive stories about this-
id donate to their sports team/band/club etc if they did!
if 10 kids volunteered i'd pledge $100 to their club- any takers?
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