BEVMAX LIQUORS REACHES OUT TO HELP HURRICANE SANDY VICTIMS
BevMax Of Franklin Square To Hold Coat And Warm Clothing Drive For Those Affected By Hurricane Sandy
November 6, 2012 -- Franklin Square, NY -- Due to the devastation caused by super storm Sandy this past week, many homes along or near the south shore of Long Island have been flooded, destroyed, or left without power. Temperatures are dropping below thirty degrees and people are struggling to keep warm without electricity. Worse yet, many people have lost completely their homes and belongings, including clothing that will protect them from the cold weather. BevMax (Plaza) Liquors of Franklin Square, NY is reaching out to victims of Hurricane Sandy by collecting coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and warm clothing such as sweatshirts and sweatpants.
All donations are being collected in the store, located at 740 Franklin Ave, Franklin Square, NY 11010. From there, the donations are being sent to a local church which will distribute the clothing directly to hurricane victims in need. As of now, BevMax has received dozens of warm clothing and coats but our efforts have not yet ceased. We are especially looking for warm clothes for babies and toddlers as well as baby supplies such as diapers and wipes. If you have anything to donate, please do not hesitate to come to the store and drop it off. Donating warm clothing is the least we can do to help and even one coat, or one pair of gloves, or one hat can make a world of difference to somebody left out in the cold from the hurricane.
About Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy brought upon mass destruction and devastation across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. According to the Los Angeles Times, the death toll of the storm has climbed to above 110. New York ended up being the hardest hit, with 48 deaths. New Jersey claimed 24 and Pennsylvania 14. The aftermath of the storm is both shocking and heart-wrenching. Homes, businesses, cars, and belongings were destroyed. Floods, rainfall, fires, violent winds, fallen trees, and even snow were what categorized Sandy as one of the most devastating hurricanes the Northeast has experienced.  More than 8.1 millions homes lost power and although efforts to  are without power and temperatures continue to decrease as the frigid winter climate exposes itself. Living in destroyed areas has revealed to many Americans the truth behind their communities. Businesses are generously opening their doors for people to come warm up, charge their phones, or to eat a hot meal. Subways, railroads, tunnels, and bridges within and around New York City were temporarily closed due to floods and winds and some remain closed even now, almost a week after the storm first hit.Â
