Residents return home for belongings

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Those evacuated after the explosion on the south side of Indianapolis weren't allowed back in until Sunday morning.

WISH-TV cameras were along for the ride as the Crick Family went back to grab whatever they could before being escorted back out.

PHOTOS | Photos from the scene

Michelle Crick has five boys and she says this is hardest for the youngest.

"My 2-year-old, he's the most scared. He heard us all talking and he's stressed out."

The family also grabbed their three cats. In fact, many people left before they could get their animals.

WEB EXTRA | Some pets evacuated, some on the loose

Just before 6 p.m. Sunday the victims of the deadly explosion were identified. Family members say Dion and Jennifer Longworth, died in the Saturday's explosion. 

Jennifer Longworth was a teacher with Greenwood Schools.

Indianapolis City-County Council President Maggie A. Lewis spent Sunday morning at the impacted neighborhood and released this statement:

"Last night around 11 p.m. families living on the south side of Indianapolis had an experience which will forever change their lives. My heart and prayers are with the families who lost loved ones and we offer words of encouragement and hope to those who have been displaced by this disaster."

"I along with Councillor Jeff Cardwell spent Sun. morning touring the neighborhood with representatives from the Indianapolis Fire Department. The losses these families have experienced will require the entire Indianapolis community to rally around them in the weeks ahead as they rebuild their lives."

"Councillor Cardwell who leads the organization People Helping People is working side by side with First Responders to address basic needs of families and will be providing support until each resident has been returned home or found new housing. His expertise in victims crisis will provide valuable support in the weeks ahead."

"I want to thank the Indianapolis Fire Department and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department for the valuable services they are providing. Many firefighters and police officers having been working around the clock since this tragedy occurred and will have many sleepless nights in the weeks to come as they work to restore order to this once quite neighborhood."

"A relief center has been set up at Southport Presbyterian Church, 1427 Southview Dr. Victims can secure basic necessities including food, water, clothing and access to telephones and internet services. Cash donations are being accepted at American Red Cross of Indianapolis.

"With the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching it is my goal that the Council does all it can do to lift up this community and keep Indianapolis residents informed."

HOW TO HELP | American Red Cross asking for monetary donations