Just before Thanksgiving, Crisis Response International, founded by former West Islip resident Sean Malone, brought volunteers to Lindenhurst to assist in the clean-up of the damage from Hurricane Sandy.
Newsday Videojournalist Jessica Rotkiewicz captured their efforts to help those devastated by the storm in the flood-ravaged village.
Crisis Repsonse International is a non-profit organization that trains and mobilizes volunteers to respond to disasters in the United states and throughout the world. CRI is looking for volunteers to work under skilled reponders and laborers to perform home gutting and rebuilding. Contact deployment@criout.com for more info.
Lindenhurst resident in need of assistance can call 631-867-2741.