LOUISVILLE, Ky. — United Crescent Hill Ministries (UCHM) hosted a food pick-up for neighborhood residents affected by the Givaudan plant explosion on Nov. 12.
While picking up non-perishable items ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday Tuesday evening, they also had another chance to speak with Givaudan representatives.
Bellaire Avenue resident Rian Chambers stopped by the community center with his dog, speaking with volunteers and collecting food items for his Thanksgiving meal.
"This is how we're going to complete [the Thanksgiving meal]," said Chambers. "We do outreach to help individuals and this time it seemed like we received help, so it's a great community."
Through the physical damages, some like Chambers are seeking medical help for the damages internally.
"I'm seeing a therapist about some PTSD issues..." said Chambers. "So far, so good."
Payne Street resident Nancy Nehring came to UCHM to get some answers, well over a week after calling the hotline to report damages on her property.
"The adjuster came out and I haven't heard anything from them yet, but also the structural engineer, haven't heard anything from them," she said. "Apparently, they'll be in my area next week after Thanksgiving...I'm sure a lot of other people are up in the air as well. But I wanted to come and get some answers so I wasn't keep questioning."
Residents near the plant told WHAS11 News they had multiple items stolen from their properties, so Givaudan installed features at the blast site to prevent further thefts in the area. WHAS11 News witnessed a light being installed Tuesday evening and were told cameras were also being installed.
"Obviously focusing on the safety and security of the neighborhood is a part of this process," Givaudan company representative Elaine Gravatte said.
Gravatte has been at all five of the neighborhood open hours.
"I do think we're making progress," said Gravatte. "There's obviously a lot still to do and a lot of people who are still frustrated. We 100% understand that. But if we can make some progress for some people, particularly those who have been most impacted, that is absolutely important."
Residents were asked if Givaudan is doing enough.
"I don't know yet," said Nehring. "I will find out."
But Chambers answered by saying, "When you see boots on the ground, it shows that you're actually being cared for,"
Gravatte said the company hopes to continue weekly open hours, hopefully on Wednesdays. This will continue starting next week into the holidays.
She said plans such as times and days are being finalized, but this information will be reported on the Clifton Community Facebook page.
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