House Explosion in Rahway, NJ After Ida - Relief

On the morning of September 2nd 2021 the home of the Patel family in Rahway, NJ was completely destroyed as a result of a gas leak caused by Hurricane Ida. Thankfully the young couple, their one month-old daughter, and dog made it out safely, but other than the clothes on their backs, they have lost all their belongings. 

Any donation you can provide will be greatly appreciated as the family begins the long and difficult road to rebuilding their lives and their home. 

If you prefer to donate via Venmo, the family’s Venmo is: @hirudo

Thank you very much!

Below is video footage a neighbor's ring doorbell captured of this tragedy:

Additionally, below please find links where the Star Ledger and ABC News interviewed the family, and CNN provided coverage of this tragedy:

https://enewssl.nj.com/data/7702/reader/reader.html?social#!preferred/0/package/7702/pub/13629/page/7/alb/413575

https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2021/09/03/new-jersey-home-explosion-wabc-pkg-vpx.wabc

https://abc7ny.com/house-explosion-rahway-new-jersey-pseg/10993898/