Volunteers, cash donations needed in post-Sandy cleanup efforts

WESTERLY, R.I. -- Volunteers and cash donations are needed to help clean a roughly half-a-mile section along Winnepaug Pond, where hazardous materials were discovered among other storm debris.

Serve Rhode Island, which Wednesday renewed its call for help in post-storm cleanup efforts, said the debris was uncovered along the marsh in a hard to reach area so much of the debris will have to be removed by hand, including 120-gallon propane tanks, jugs of cooking oil, electronics, and pressure treated timber and other construction material.

Skilled and equipped demolition workers are needed.

To make a donation, click here or send a check to Serve Rhode Island, 655 Broad St., Suite 202, Providence, RI 02907.