The Independence Professional Firefighters Association Local 3945 in partnership with the Independence Fire District and other local fire departments is collecting items to support those impacted by the severe flooding in eastern Kentucky.
The collection drive started on Thursday and runs through Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Donation Drop Point: Independence Fire District Company 1, 1980 Delaware Crossing, Independence.
Donations will be delivered to Jackson, Kentucky on Wednesday, March 17.
This effort will be in coordination with Aspire Appalachia and the Breathitt County Alliance for Hunger.Â
Items being requested are listed below:Â
Bottled WaterÂ
Canned Food Items General Household Cleaning SuppliesÂ
Box FansÂ
SqueegeesÂ
Push BroomsÂ
New Packaged Sheet Sets or BlanketsÂ
NO CLOTHING PLEASEÂ
For more information please contact:Â
Sean Fortney, Lieutenant/Paramedic sfortnev@independencekyfire.org or 859-393-6887.
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