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The worst weather disaster in decades slammed into the Northeast on October 29th, bringing hurricane force winds and devastating damage to New Jersey and New York.
Chelsea Senior Living communities got through Hurricane Sandy with no injuries and relatively minor structural damage to buildings.
But a number of employees suffered heavy personal losses including several whose homes became unlivable or were lost altogether.
The Chelsea At Toms River appeared to be the hardest hit community with at least four employees who were temporarily housed in the residence because their homes were lost or heavily damaged.
“We’re in this for the long term,” said Helen Willis, Executive Director of the Chelsea At Toms River. “We will open our doors to our staff as long as they need it and we are collecting furniture and other items for when they do find new places to live.”
At least three other employees at three other buildings lost all or almost all of their possessions due to flooding or wind damage.
Chelsea Senior Living is establishing an employee relief fund to help those who need it the most.
“It is nearly impossible to put into words the gratitude we feel for all those employees who tirelessly gave of themselves to care for our residents,” said a statement issued by Chelsea Senior Living . “We are truly in awe of the selflessness, sacrifice, hard work and dedication that each of you showed during the disaster.”
The fund was launched with $25,000 in donations from CEO Herb Heflich, Roger Bernier, President and COO, Deena Schaffer, Vice President and CFO and Healthcare REIT. Details on how to apply for assistance are being worked out now.
There are many stories of employees working long hours and spending nights at the various residences to help our seniors with meals, medications and their general well being. Across the board, the level of caring by Chelsea employees was immeasurable.
“It was truly a team effort and we are honored to work with each and every one of you,” said the statement.
The hard work and dedication was not lost on the residents.
“They worked diligently to meet our needs from the moment the emergency arose until they were certain that our safety and comfort was achieved,” said one resident in a letter to the administration of the Chelsea At Manalapan, “and it was done in a pleasant manner.”
Chelsea Senior Living communities got through Hurricane Sandy with no injuries and relatively minor structural damage to buildings.
But a number of employees suffered heavy personal losses including several whose homes became unlivable or were lost altogether.
The Chelsea At Toms River appeared to be the hardest hit community with at least four employees who were temporarily housed in the residence because their homes were lost or heavily damaged.
“We’re in this for the long term,” said Helen Willis, Executive Director of the Chelsea At Toms River. “We will open our doors to our staff as long as they need it and we are collecting furniture and other items for when they do find new places to live.”
At least three other employees at three other buildings lost all or almost all of their possessions due to flooding or wind damage.
Chelsea Senior Living is establishing an employee relief fund to help those who need it the most.
“It is nearly impossible to put into words the gratitude we feel for all those employees who tirelessly gave of themselves to care for our residents,” said a statement issued by Chelsea Senior Living . “We are truly in awe of the selflessness, sacrifice, hard work and dedication that each of you showed during the disaster.”
The fund was launched with $25,000 in donations from CEO Herb Heflich, Roger Bernier, President and COO, Deena Schaffer, Vice President and CFO and Healthcare REIT. Details on how to apply for assistance are being worked out now.
There are many stories of employees working long hours and spending nights at the various residences to help our seniors with meals, medications and their general well being. Across the board, the level of caring by Chelsea employees was immeasurable.
“It was truly a team effort and we are honored to work with each and every one of you,” said the statement.
The hard work and dedication was not lost on the residents.
“They worked diligently to meet our needs from the moment the emergency arose until they were certain that our safety and comfort was achieved,” said one resident in a letter to the administration of the Chelsea At Manalapan, “and it was done in a pleasant manner.”
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