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Bohemia Fire Department Hosts Hurricane Helene Relief Drive
The Bohemia Fire Department is accepting donations to help Asheville, North Carolina residents suffering from Hurricane Helene damage.
BOHEMIA, NY — The Long Island community is rallying together to help those affected by Hurricane Helene with a hurricane relief drive organized by the Bohemia Fire Department.
Helene not only damaged coastal areas that routinely see impacts from hurricanes but also devastated mountainous areas like western North Carolina on an unprecedented level. CNN reported 56 deaths in North Carolina, 30 in South Carolina, 25 in Georgia, 11 in Florida, four in Tennessee and two in Virginia. Hundreds more are missing, as emergency relief has not reached all residents in need.
As the residents of Buncombe County work to rebuild their lives, Suffolk County residents have the chance to help by dropping items off at the Bohemia Fire Department at 950 Pearl Street, now through Sunday, October 13.
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The following items have been requested by North Carolina communities:
- Water
- Gatorade
- Non-perishable foods
- Pots/Sterno Cans
- Solar Lights
- Batteries
- Coolers
- Flashlights
- Disinfectant wipes
- Deodorant
- Baby Items
- Trash Bags
- Tylenol/Advil, etc.
- First Aid Kits
- Rubber Boots/ Gloves
- Bleach
- Toilet Paper
- Feminine Products
- Blankets/Sheets/Towels
- Can Openers
- Shampoo/Body Wash
- Pet Food & Supplies
- Shovels/Brooms
- Lighters/Matches
- Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
- Hand Sanitizer
- Paper Towels
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