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President Dominick, Town Board organize drive to help families impacted by Friday’s fire

More than 14 families were forced to leave their homes when the 18-unit apartment building where they lived was destroyed by a massive fire on Friday Dec. 1, 2023.

The Cicero Fire Department fought the blaze which lasted more than five hours, searching through the three-story building at 59th block of 16th Street to ensure everyone had escaped unharmed.

The Town of Cicero and the Red Cross worked together to find shelter for all the families involved and to also provide funds to cover temporary housing costs.

Town President Larry Dominick announced on Saturday that he is grateful that no one was injured during the fire but urged the community to “come together” to help the families with donations of clothing and other items to salvage their holidays.

Home fire in Cicero impacts 14 families at 16th And Austin Avenue. Photo courtesy of the Town of Cicero
Home fire in Cicero impacts 14 families at 16th And Austin Avenue. Photo courtesy of the Town of Cicero

 

“The people or Cicero are a very generous and giving family, and I am asking everyone to help these families by making donations of new clothing and even home small appliances that can help them as they recover from this terrible tragedy,” President Dominick said Saturday.

 

“The Town is also donating funds to each family to help them. This is a terrible tragedy for any family to experience just before the Christmas holidays, and they need our support.”

President Dominick said residents who want to help should to bring their donations to the Public Safety Office building at 5410 W. 34th Street this week, beginning Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 PM and 4 PM.

President Dominick said he is grateful to both State Senator Mike Porfirio and State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid for also offering to help and raise awareness for the donation drive.

“When the community is in need, President Dominick and the Town of Cicero always step up to the plate to help and I am proud to do what I can to also help urging the public to help these families,” said Senator Porfirio, adding he is making a donation to help the families.

“The worst thing is to lose everything, your home, your possessions and especially right now before the holidays. Like President Dominick, I am very proud of the First Responders who responded and prevent any loss of life.”

Representative Rashid said, “My heart goes out to the families impacted by this tragic fire. My office will do everything possible to help them get back on their feet. I look forward to partnering with the Town of Cicero to ensure these families get the support they need.”

Dominick said that the donation drive will also be supported by the Town’s Clergy Committee and Chairman Ismael Vargas.

Home fire in Cicero impacts 14 families at 16th And Austin Avenue. Photo courtesy of the Town of Cicero
Home fire in Cicero impacts 14 families at 16th And Austin Avenue. Photo courtesy of the Town of Cicero

 

El Presidente Dominick organiza una colecta para ayudar a las familias afectadas por el incendio del viernes

Cicero, IL — Más de 14 familias se vieron obligadas a abandonar sus hogares cuando el edificio de apartamentos de 18 unidades donde vivían fue destruido por un incendio masivo el viernes 1 de diciembre de 2023.

El Departamento de Bomberos de Cicero luchó contra el incendio, que duró más de cinco horas, buscando en el edificio de tres pisos para asegurarse de que todos hubieran escapado sin daños.

El Municipio de Cicero y la Cruz Roja trabajaron juntos para encontrar refugio para todas las familias involucradas y también para proporcionar fondos para cubrir los costos de vivienda temporal.

El Presidente Municipal, Larry Dominick, anunció el sábado que está agradecido de que nadie resultara herido durante el incendio, pero instó a la comunidad a “unirse” para ayudar a las familias con donaciones de ropa y otros artículos para salvar sus festividades.

“La gente de Cicero es una familia muy generosa y solidaria, y les pido a todos que ayuden a estas familias haciendo donaciones de ropa nueva e incluso pequeños electrodomésticos que puedan ayudarles a recuperarse de esta terrible tragedia”, dijo el Presidente Dominick el sábado.

“El Municipio también está donando fondos a cada familia para ayudarles. Esta es una tragedia terrible para cualquier familia experimentar justo antes de las fiestas navideñas, y necesitan nuestro apoyo”.

El Presidente Dominick dijo que los residentes que deseen ayudar deben llevar sus donaciones al edificio de la Oficina de Seguridad Pública en 5410 W. 34th Street esta semana, a partir del lunes hasta el viernes entre las 8 AM y las 4 PM.

El Presidente Dominick dijo estar agradecido tanto al Senador Estatal Mike Porfirio como al Representante Estatal Abdelnasser Rashid por ofrecer también su ayuda y crear conciencia sobre la colecta de donaciones.

“Cuando la comunidad lo necesita, el Presidente Dominick y el Municipio de Cicero siempre dan un paso al frente para ayudar y me enorgullece hacer lo que puedo para también ayudar instando al público a ayudar a estas familias”, dijo el Senador Porfirio, agregando que está haciendo una donación para ayudar a las familias.

“Lo peor es perderlo todo, tu hogar, tus pertenencias y especialmente ahora justo antes de las vacaciones. Al igual que el Presidente Dominick, estoy muy orgulloso de los Primeros Respondientes que actuaron y evitaron cualquier pérdida de vidas”.

El Representante Rashid dijo: “Mi corazón está con las familias afectadas por este trágico incendio. Mi oficina hará todo lo posible para ayudarles a recuperarse. Espero colaborar con el Municipio de Cicero para asegurar que estas familias reciban el apoyo que necesitan”.

Dominick dijo que la colecta de donaciones también contará con el apoyo del Clerigo Ismael Vargas, Presidente del Comité de Clérigos del Municipio de Cicero.

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