Comments by "KLT" (@Kay.in.FL.HI.SA.JP.OZ.NZ.RIO..) on "WFLA News Channel 8" channel.

  1. Local organizations nationwide are gathering donations to ship to affected areas. CALL YOUR LOCAL NEWS STATIONS to request they broadcast how and where everyone in YOUR COMMUNITY can help! Then VOLUNTEER at collection and truck-loading sites! BE AWARE: Orgs must prioritize certain goods according to current & revolving needs, so be sure to donate accordingly (to prevent shortages, delays, and backlogs of later-needed goods)! Noye: USED clothing, linens, bedding etc., are NOT WANTED now, please! Bulk packs of products from Costco/Sams etc are ideal and most efficient to pack/ship/distribute! Better yet, order online and drop ship to local orgs receiving/distribution centers! NEEDS, FIRST & FOREMOST: PERSONAL HYGIENE, CHILDCARE AND CLEANING SUPPLIES: Bar soaps, shampoo/conditioner bars, poofs/scrubbies, body brushes, solid deodorants, toothbrushes, toothpaste, body wipes, tampons, kotex, diapers, baby wipes, bug spray, sunscreen, body lotion, lip balm, laundry pods, etc. Bulk packs of T-shirts, sports bras, underwear, socks, backpacks, handtowels, towelettes... Think "The Basics" in thier most convenient & concentrated form, since many of the victims will be mobile & on foot in coming weeks & months! CLEANING SUPPLIES like heavy duty gloves, scrub brushes, scrub pads, sponges, cleaning cloths, brooms, mops, mop heads, swiffers & pads, etc. MISC: paper plates, eating utensils, aluminum pans, tin foil, wax paper, plastic bags, stereo cans, camp fuel, candles, tarps...
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