During the Nov. 12 Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting, members of Lehigh Township Vol. Fire Co. were thanked and congratulated for their recent efforts in putting out the Blue Mountain wildfire.
Board President Michael Jones read a statement thanking the volunteer firefighters, the community members who donated supplies, the police department and the township office administrators for all of their hard work, dedication and courage in such a difficult time. They were particularly lauded for the fact that the fire was contained without a single injury or loss of human life, nor any structural damage.
Board member Cynthia Miller informed those in attendance that the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce have jointly opened a fund at the Neffs National Bank, which will raise money for local fire companies in the event of similar situations in the future. The public is encouraged to contribute to this fund. Contributions in cash or personal check can be delivered in person at Neffs National Bank locations at 5629 Pa. Route 873, Neffs, or 211 S. Best Ave., Walnutport, or at any Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber office. Donations can also be mailed to the Neffs National Bank at 5629 Route 873, P.O. Box 10, Neffs, PA 18065; checks should be made payable to Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber. To contribute using Venmo, send them to the Chamber (@GLVCC) with “Initiative to Support Local Fire Departments” in the memo. For credit card donations or other questions, please call Jessica O’Donnell-Gower at 610-573-4010 or Elyse Cuttic at 484-834-7868…