Ways to Help in the London Explosion

Many of our friends in Old East Village have been displaced last night due to the explosion. If you’re like us, you’re looking for places where you can lend a hand and offer some support.

We’ve started a list of places where you can donate. Do you have some to add? Please contact us and let us know.

• London-Middlesex Red Cross
• List of items needed and places to donate here
• Donations being accepted Libro Credit Union locations in the city
• The Market at Western Fair District will be hosting events to help those impacted. Details here.
• Go Fund Me for Chris & Laura who lost many items in the fire
• Life Spin and Fire Roasted Coffee are accepting donations

Thank you to @lpsmediaoffice for providing aerial shots of the scene in #OEVldn. We'd like to remind Londoners that this is an active incident and to avoid the area. @ldnontmayor l @LdnOntFire #ldnont l #OEV pic.twitter.com/zvOV2bPMuR

— City of London (@CityofLdnOnt) August 15, 2019

I know I speak on behalf of all Londoners when I say thank you to our first responders. As they do so often, they risked their own safety to ensure the safety of others. We wish full and speedy recoveries to all who were injured. (1/3) #ldnont

— Office of Mayor Josh Morgan (@MayorMorgan) August 15, 2019

You can also head out on August 20th to The Aeolian Hall on Dundas street for the “OEV Benefit Concert” with live entertainment along with a silent auction. Admission is by donation with all the proceeds being donated to to the Libro Fund that has been setup to support the families and individuals affected by the explosion and fire. SEE EVENT HERE

REMINDER FROM CITY COUNCIL

Although we appreciate the outpouring of support from our community, the City of London, including the London Fire Department and the London Professional Fire Fighters Association is not engaged in, partnering or doing any crowdfunding for injured firefighters and their families.

Londoners looking to support those impacted by the explosion are reminded to do some due diligence before making a donation.

The City of London continues to support residents and first responders in the aftermath of the explosion in Old East Village.

Although we appreciate the outpouring of support from our community, the City of London, including the London Fire Department and the London Professional Fire Fighters Association is not engaged in, partnering or doing any crowdfunding for injured firefighters and their families.

Londoners looking to support those impacted by the explosion are reminded to do some due diligence before making a donation.

Our continued priority is to protect the privacy of the injured firefighter during recovery. We will not be publically sharing any information on the status or condition of injured firefighter.

Our continued priority is to protect the privacy of the injured firefighter during recovery. We will not be publically sharing any information on the status or condition of injured firefighter.