Flood assistance
The following information applies to flood assistance in the region. To report other efforts, call 644-6397, extension 5; write to editorial@newsitem.com; fax 648-7581; or post on our Facebook page.
Send cash
Janet Curtis, executive director of the local chapter of the American Red Cross, said the best thing people can do to help flood victims is to make a cash donation. Checks can be sent to the American Red Cross Schuylkill and Eastern Northumberland County Chapter, 1402 Laurel Blvd. Pottsville 17901; or, made by credit card by calling 339-1246. To earmark the donations for flood relief efforts, mark "Flood" on the check memo or tell the volunteer when calling.
Cleanup kits
The Red Cross chapter delivered cleanup kits to the Central Susquehanna Opportunities (CSO) office at the Northumberland County Career and Arts Center, Eighth and Arch streets, Monday afternoon. The kits consist of push brooms, buckets, gloves, rakes, shovels, mops, cleaning fluids and disinfectant. Visit CSO from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or call 644-6575 ext. 171 for more information.
Cleaning supplies
CSO in Shamokin is also collecting cleaning supplies for flood victims. There is a desperate need for push brooms, "rubbers" to slip over shoes or other means of protecting footwear, and spray bottles. Items can be taken to the CSO office.
Appliance collection
HandUp Foundation, Milton, will conduct a collection from 8 to 11 a.m. today at the Rock Street skate park, next to the pool on North Rock Street, for homeowners who need to dispose of washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers and other appliances.
The need for a second collection will be assessed after today's effort.
Businesses helping
- COAL TOWNSHIP - GiGi's Gifts and Home Decor, at the Plaza at Coal Township, has posted on its Facebook page that the business will distribute cleanup items that can be dropped off at the store. Those affected by flooding can also pick up items there. Cleaning gloves, buckets, Lysol, sponges and other items are welcome.
Sassy
- KULPMONT - A collection of food, cleaning supplies and anything else needed for flood victims is taking place at Sassy Snippers, 601 Chestnut St., Kulpmont. The items will be distributed to those in need or to a larger agency collection effort. For more information, call the business at 373-5699.
- SELINSGROVE - Max Media radio of Pennsylvania, B98.3, Y106.5 and ESPN 92.3, is joining with radio partners and asking for public support to aid flood victims with "Radio For Relief." A collection of items for aid flood victims is under way, with plans to deliver the aid via tractor-trailer by Friday. More details will be posted on the stations' Facebook pages and announced on the air.
Also, items can be dropped off at Max Media of Pennsylvania's Sunbury Motors Studios, by the fountain at the Susquehanna Valley Mall in Selinsgrove. All contributions go to the American Red Cross to support local flood victims.