TAMPA BAY, Fla., Oct. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As Hurricane Helene & Milton wreaked havoc across Floridaās Gulf Coast, employees at Pure Polymer Solutions (PPS) took extraordinary action. Nick Strazzulla, a lead water treatment specialist at PPS, requested special permission from the companyās founder, Bob Davis, to use a company boat to deliver emergency supplies and assist in rescue operations in some of the hardest-hit areas, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Barrier Island, and Boca Ciega.
Image caption: Nick Strazzulla delivering emergency supplies by boat in Tampa Bay.
With permission granted and the company supplying fuel, Nick and team spent their time tirelessly volunteering to help neighbors and Pinellas community members in need. Accompanied by two medically trained volunteers – EMT and Marine Haley Crippen, and Army Veteran Trisha Perez – Nick ran multiple rescue missions, providing much-needed aid to residents trapped by floodwaters.
Among the many people Nick and his team assisted was Joe Mestas, who was in urgent need of heart medication before an upcoming surgery. Joe had left Barrier Island to check on his sisterās dog, Taffy, and found himself unable to return home due to impassable roads. Nickās quick action ensured that Joe received his medication, allowing him to proceed with his surgery.
In addition to delivering essential supplies like food, water, and fuel, Nick and his team performed wellness checks on dozens of stranded residents. They responded to distress signals from an online resource called āNeed Rescue Pinellas,ā which listed individuals who were trapped, some on their roofs. On one of the missions, Nick and team transported a stranded individual to the hospital.
āWhen I heard about the stormās impact, I knew I had to do something,ā said Nick. āIt wasnāt a part of my job description, but these were my neighbors, my community, and they needed help.ā
Nickās dedication didnāt go unnoticed, though he has remained humble about his efforts. āNick came to me with the idea; it wasnāt something we asked of him. He wanted to help, and we were more than happy to support him,ā said Bob Davis, founder of Pure Polymer Solutions. āBut if you ask Nick, heāll say he didnāt do anything special.ā
PPS CEO Mitchell Stocki commended Nick and the team, stating, “It’s actions like these that make our Greater Tampa Bay community great. Weāre proud of Nick and the selflessness he displayed, even though he seeks no recognition.”
Nickās selfless efforts, alongside Haley Crippen and Trisha Perez, are a testament to the spirit of the Tampa Bay community and the company values of Pure Polymer Solutions. The team worked around the clock, saving lives, delivering supplies, and offering hope to those in desperate need.
Pure Polymer Solutions is honored to have employees like Nick who embody the company’s commitment to community, integrity, and service.
To learn more about Pure Polymer Solutions and the work they are doing, visit https://www.purepolymersolutions.com/awards-recognition.
About Pure Polymer Solutions:
Pure Polymer Solutions is a leader in environmental water treatment solutions, specializing in phosphate and nitrate removal. Our mission is to protect the worldās most valuable resource with integrity and provide service to our customers that is unparalleled.
For more information, visit https://www.purepolymersolutions.com/.
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Image caption: Nick Strazzulla delivering emergency supplies by boat in Tampa Bay.
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