Oak Ridge, N.J. – June 28, 2023 – Lakeland Bank is pleased to announce it recently donated $3,000 to support the local first responders of the West Milford Fire Department that handled the Kanouse Wildfire this past April.
Triggered by warm weather and dry vegetation, the fire started near the rest stop off Route 23 North and Spring Lake Road in West Milford, eventually burning over 970 acres and was notably the largest fire the region has experienced in over 10 years.
“Many of our associates and customers are located in this area, and we are happy to support those who went above and beyond to save so many homes, business and woodlands. We are indebted to them for all that they do for the community,” said Rehab Elmoslemany VP, Area Manager.
The West Milford Fire Department worked with the NJ Forest Fire Service day and night to contain the fire as quickly as possible. Their heroic efforts saved many acres of land and communities.
Rehab Elmoslemany and Karen Sabyan of Lakeland Bank present a $3,000 check to the first responders of Greenwood Forest Fire Company in West Milford, NJ.
About Lakeland Bank
Lakeland Bank is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:LBAI), which has over $10 billion in total assets. With an extensive branch network and commercial lending centers throughout New Jersey and Highland Mills, N.Y., the Bank has been offering business and retail banking products and services for over 50 years. Business services include commercial loans and lines of credit, commercial real estate loans, loans for healthcare services, asset-based lending, equipment financing, small business loans and lines, and cash management services. Consumer services include online and mobile banking, home equity loans and lines, mortgage options and wealth management solutions. Lakeland is proud to be recognized as a Best-In-State Bank by Forbes and Statista for the fifth consecutive year, named a Best Bank To Work For by American Banker and Best Companies Group, rated a 5-Star Bank by Bauer Financial and named one of New Jersey’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies by NJBIZ. Visit LakelandBank.com for more information.