August 29, 2022
The death toll in Pakistan continues to mount after this weekend’s devastating flood, passing 1,000 as of this morning. Tragically, 33 million people have been displaced, and more than 500,000 homes have been destroyed.
Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn issued the following statement urging Brooklynites to help through the resources listed below:
“Amidst this devastating tragedy, I urge Brooklynites to rally together and offer support for the victims to help save lives.
I also urge you to be comforting neighbors for our borough’s outsized Pakistani community, many of whom are experiencing loss of family and loved ones abroad.
I pray for the people of Pakistan, and for the people in the United States and here in Brooklyn, who are feeling the pain of uncertainty, or deep loss.
I also remind Pakistanis here in Brooklyn that you are not alone, and there are resources to help with any trauma. You can access a wide range of mental health support services at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health.”
