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Update on Cottage Avenue Fire Building

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Hundreds of people have lost nearly everything in a devastating fire that ravaged an apartment building at 30 Cottage Avenue in Mount Vernon on Sunday, November 23rd. The City of Mount Vernon has been provided an update regarding the status of the building on Wednesday.

“The building owner has met with the City’s Buildings Department, Fire Department, and Law Department to discuss next steps in the recovery process. As of today, the City has officially turned the building back over to the landlord and property owner for all further handling and coordination.
Before any individual, including tenants, can enter the structure, a structural integrity report must be completed. This assessment is required to determine whether the building is safe for re-entry.
Tenants must contact the building owner or the owner’s designated representative directly for guidance regarding entry and all ongoing updates,” the city announced in a statement.

Many residents, organizations, and community stakeholders have stepped up, dropping off carloads and boxloads of clothing, shoes, and personal items and volunteering and offering their time and resources to help those who have been displaced get back on their feet. But more help is still needed (see flyer below).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The City of Mount Vernon is calling on our community to help sort and organize clothing donations at the Doles Center. Your support makes all the difference. Please feel free to share!

Please Note: CLOSED on Thursday, 11/27.

Volunteer Shifts:

• Morning: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Afternoon: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Click the here to volunteer

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