He is requesting an immediate response to an urgent call for supplies. According to an item posted on Sept. 20 on the Industrial Distribution Web site, Weinstein says the rescuers have an urgent need for the following supplies:
Sawzalls and Sawzall blades for metal (6” and 8”)
Aviation snips, tin snip scissors
Large bolt cutters & large rebar cutters
Walkie-talkies in sets of two
Bandsaws & bandsaw blades
Heavy-duty work gloves (leather)
Respirators with filters
Heavy-duty extension cords
If you can supply anything on the above list, please do so to help the efforts of the rescue workers. To make a contribution, send items for next day air delivery to: Kennedy Electric Supply Corp., 221-18 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica, NY, 11413-2016. Kennedy Electric Supply Corp. will get the materials to the workers who need them. Supplies are needed as soon as possible, so please respond promptly.