911 Dispatcher and Her Family Loses Home to Fire

Yesterday morning at approximately 0400 hrs, one of our dispatchers Elizabeth Lazarus and her family were misplaced by a fire that completely destroyed their home. Her father DC Police K9 handler Abe Lazarus was not home at the time, but one of his retired K9 dogs was and sadly died in the fire. The family was left with nothing as the home is a complete loss. Elizabeth and her family (2 sisters, a 5 year old and mother and father) are looking for basic essentials, personal care products, gift cards, and overall moral support. Items can be sent to the address below:

Elizabeth Lazarus
c/o Takoma Park PD
7500 Maple Av
Takoma Park, MD 20912

Inquiries can be directed to Daniel Bushman / 301-270-1100
On behalf of the Lazarus family and the Takoma Park Police Department, thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Daniel Bushman


**We seem to have seen many fires recently. If you can send a quilt to this family, please let me know, I will find out how old the 2 sisters are. I just need to know so I can keep track of how many we need to send!**