New York City police have identified the eight people killed in Wednesday's (November 11) building collapse in Brooklyn, including two children, as community organizations organize relief efforts for survivors and displaced residents.
The victims were identified as Nicole Daniela Salvada Rodriguez, 9; Kevin Santiago Reyes Gonzalez, 10; Gabriel Siguencia, 22; Barry Mamadou, 23; Edgar Sapon, 26; Jose Luis Caguana Cosquillo, 26; Juan Daniel Salvada Guzman, 31; and Ndiaye Mamadou, 31, CBS News New York reported.
Five of the victims lived in the three-story building at 1321 Flatbush Ave. Two others were construction workers at the adjacent construction site. Among those killed was 26-year-old Jose Luis Caguana Cosquillo, whose wife is pregnant with their second child, CBS News reported. The couple also shared a five-year-old daughter.
At least 18 people, including 14 civilians and four firefighters, were injured. One survivor, a father of two young children, suffered head injuries and remains hospitalized, FOX 5 New York reported.
Firefighters rescued a pregnant woman from the rubble Wednesday evening after her husband spent hours searching for her. New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, who was at the scene, told FOX 5 New York that the couple remains in 'tough shape' following the collapse.
Community organizations are collecting gift cards and everyday essentials, including soap, shampoo, toothpaste and baby supplies, at several Brooklyn locations, FOX 5 New York reported.
- Brooklyn Borough Hall: Weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- D.R.U.M. on Flatbush Avenue: Weekdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Council Member Farah Louis' office: Weekdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Flatbush YMCA: Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The American Red Cross is also providing temporary housing assistance, food, toiletries and counseling at the Flatbush YMCA, according to FOX 5.
Financial contributions can be made through the Mayor's Fund to Advance NYC and a separate emergency relief fund established by the Flatbush Development Corporation and Flatbush Tenant Coalition.
Additional information about relief efforts is available through the NYC Public Advocate's office.
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