The City of Fort Wright has partnered with the North Carolina City and County Management Association (NCCCMA) to deliver much needed non-perishable items to flood-ravaged North Carolina.
NCCCMA Executive Director Rob Shepherd said many cities and counties are still in response mode and assessing the magnitude of the damage and still searching for missing persons. He also said many communities still do not have power or reliable communications, many roads are damaged or destroyed limiting and preventing transportation, and there is tremendous need for a variety of non-perishable items.
In response the City of Fort Wright is asking the community to step in to help. The city will be collecting and transporting directly to Hurricane Helene impacted North Carolina the following items:
• Shelf-Stable Canned Foods (Pop Top Cans Preferred)
• Can Openers
• Bottled Water
• Baby & Toddler Formula and Food
• Diapers – all sizes, including Adult
• Baby Wipes
• Pacifiers
• Trash Bags
• Feminine Hygiene Products
• Hand Sanitizers
• Toilet Paper
• Paper Towels
• Bleach
• Shovels
• Gloves
• Coolers
• Flashlights
• Batteries
• Adult & Children Tylenol Products
• Shampoo/Conditioner
• Deodorant
• Soap
• Gatorade
• Reading Glasses
• First Aid Supplies
• Floor & Window Fans
The city is NOT able to accept any clothing or toy items.
Fort Wright First Responders are planning to deliver all donated items the weekend of October 11 to a distribution center in North Carolina.
Donations can be accepted until close of business on Thursday, October 10, at the Fort Wright Fire/EMS Dept, located at 409 Kyles Lane, Fort Wright.
City of Fort Wright