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Holmdel Township Committee Launches Turkey/Syria Earthquake Relief Drive

Holmdel Mayor DJ Luccarelli and the Township Committee announced that they will be sponsoring a donation drive to provide aid to those affected by this month’s earthquake in Turkey and…

Turkey earthquake displaced people

ISKENDERUN TURKEY – FEBRUARY 18: An aerial view of People displaced by the February 6 earthquake, queue for clothing aid inside a tent camp on February 18, 2023 in Iskenderun, Turkey. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit near Gaziantep, Turkey, in the early hours of February 6, followed by another 7.5-magnitude tremor just after midday. The quakes caused widespread destruction in southern Turkey and northern Syria and has killed more than 40,000 people. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

(Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Holmdel Mayor DJ Luccarelli and the Township Committee announced that they will be sponsoring a donation drive to provide aid to those affected by this month’s earthquake in Turkey and Syria. All members of the Holmdel community and all neighbors are invited to participate.

Donated items can be dropped off in the lobby of Holmdel Town Hall, located at 4 Crawfords Corner Road. The Township is also asking that donations be limited to the specifically requested items in order to expedite packing and ensure delivery of the items to the affected areas.

Items being requested include:

• Blankets

• Sleeping bags

• Tents

• Pocket warmers

• Winter clothing (including hats, gloves, jackets)

• Over-the-counter medications for flu, cold relief, and pain relief