Posted: 11:08 a.m. Oct. 7, 2009 | Updated: 11:53 a.m. Oct. 7, 2009

WITH VIDEO

Chaos reigns at Detroit aid event

Thousands stand in line for help paying bills

BY TAMMY STABLES BATTAGLIA
FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER

Thousands of people swarmed Cobo Hall in chaos this morning trying to get applications for housing and utility payment assistance from the city of Detroit.

People fainted, others fought as the Detroit Police Gang Unit tried to keep people in line --- some since last night --- and in check.

“It’s a disaster here,â€