Residents of Boone and Newton counties are being invited to participate in a Hurricane Relief Drive to help those affected by the recent hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Katherine Nance, of Jasper, said cooperation between the Jasper Methodist Church, Jasper Volunteer Fire Department, Harrison Fire Department and DSI Trucking of Harrison, donations are being collected through Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Items in need include: Mops and brooms, scrub brushes, scrub sponges, Handy Wipes®, household cleaners, laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid, heavy duty black trash bags (contractor bags), air fresheners, paper towels, toilet paper, baby diapers, wipes and formula, jackets and warm clothes such as hats and gloves, socks, hand and feet warmers, blankets and portable heaters.
Donations can be dropped off at either the Jasper Volunteer Fire Department or Harrison Fire Station 1 on Industrial Park Road. Tax deductible monetary donations can be made to the Jasper Methodist Church.
"Disaster relief goods are needed such as the necessities for a home, said Mrs. Nance. "With winter approaching, blankets are needed," she emphasized.
If items need to be picked up, Mrs. Nance said to contact her at 870-446-2373.
Mike McNutt with DSI Trucking has volunteered a semi truck to transport the items to a destination in North Carolina, if it is needed. Otherwise a smaller rental truck will be utilized, Mrs. Nance said. Transport will be on Nov. 14.
