Donation needs continue in McDowell County
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Many people in local communities are in need of aid after flooding swept through the region in February.
According to posts on various Facebook pages, such as the McDowell County Commission and Delegate David Green – McDowell County, donations are being gathered to help those who were affected by the flooding that hit McDowell County and left an impact on those who live in the local communities.
Types of donations communities need after a disaster
Donations can include items such as:
Dehumidifiers
Fans
Propane and electric heaters
Propane
Drying agents such as DampRid
Bleach
Lime
Large push brooms
Large squeegee with a broom handle
Brooms
Mops
Shovels
Rakes
Buckets
Gloves
Cleaning supplies
Laundry supplies
Tarps
Rags
WVNS 59News southern West Virginia Disaster Relief
A post on the McDowell County Commission's Facebook page stated that the McDowell County Office of Emergency Services are gathering donations for the replacement of private bridges in McDowell County due to the large number of bridges that need repaired or replaced. These types of donation items, which can only be dropped off at the old Walmart location in Kimball, can include:
Bridge supports
Beams
Drainage pipes
Additional items/hardware that can be used for bridge replacements
The McDowell County Commission's Facebook page stated that people with equipment, or anyone who wants to help replace private bridges, are also welcome to help. People can contact the McDowell County Office of Emergency Services at the non-emergency help line at 888-929-4966, option 2.
According to a press release, the McDowell County Sheriff's Office warned people in the area to be careful of those who wish to do volunteer work, and verify that they are actual volunteers before letting them work on any property. They also advised people to ensure that the work is truly volunteer based and done at no cost, and anyone who is asked to pay for volunteer services are encouraged to call 911 and try and get documentation from the individuals.
Additional information about the types of donations that are often needed in disaster situations can be found here.
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