- A historic rainstorm flooded the Westpointe neighborhood of Salt Lake City, devastating over two dozen homes.
- A church group organized volunteers to aid cleanup, fostering community unity.
- A block party celebrated resilience, with 150-200 people attending to support recovery.
SALT LAKE CITY — Less than a week ago, a Westpointe neighborhood of Salt Lake City was submerged in water. A historic rainstorm flooded more than two dozen homes, leaving families devastated and uncertain.
But Thursday night, the streets were filled not with water but with music, laughter and the aroma of grilled food — as neighbors gathered for a block party that felt more like a celebration of unity than recovery.
Some of the residents have lived in the area for over 25 years but admitted they were meeting each other for the first time. The catalyst? A church group that rallied volunteers to help clean up the flood damage. What followed was what one woman called “the work of angels.”
Victoria Taft, a local teen, was among the first to volunteer…