Governor Douglas asks for Katrina victim donations
Governor Jim Douglas has asked that we all pitch in and donate items to the Hurricane Relief fund. WCAX news channel 3 has information about what to donate and to where:
http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=3796289&nav=4QcRe2cb
Donation locations:
- o Bennington - Town Clerk's Office
o Derby - State Police Barracks
o Hartford - Fire and Police Department
o Montpelier - Vermont State House
o St. Albans - Collins-Perly Recreation Facility
o St. Johnsbury - Municipal Office Building and Fire Station
o Rockingham - State Police Barracks
o Rutland - State Police Barracks
o Vergennes -- Vergennes High School
o Williston - State Police Barracks
Donation requests:
- o Bottled Water (Size: Liter and larger)
o Non-Perishable Food
o Clothing (new or like-new condition only)
o Infant Supplies (Formula, Diapers, etc.)
o Snacks/Protein Bars
o First Aid Kits
o Transistor Radios
o Batteries (Sizes: AA, C, D, 9V)
o Flashlights
o Hygiene Products (bar soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.)
o Dog/Cat Food
Due to the urgent need for these supplies, collection points will only be open today (Friday, September 2) between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.