Northport Mayor Collecting Donations For Kentucky Flood Victims

NORTHPORT, AL — Northport Mayor Bobby Herndon is collecting donations of necessary items for victims of recent flooding in Kentucky.

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On Sunday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said the death toll has risen to at least 28 people in eastern Kentucky, including four children. He also called for supplies for the thousands impacted by the flooding.

Herndon is known throughout the region and beyond for his generosity during times of crisis, which included his last trip to Kentucky to deliver donations to tornado victims in Mayfield.

"The reports of death and destruction in Kentucky are heartbreaking," he said on Facebook over the weekend. "I keep getting updates and requests for assistance. I know that all of us are in a bind as far as the economy, but our community always comes to the aid of those that are suffering."

Herndon is currently accepting donations at his surveying firm's office, located at 2728 Lurleen Wallace Boulevard in Northport. Donations will be collected until 4:30 p.m. Monday and then from 4:45 a.m. Tuesday until the donations are packed.

He also said his trailer for donations will be open, even if he is not there to collect them.

"If you work at a medical office and would like to make donations of medical supplies it would greatly help," Herndon said. "If you work at a hardware store and could make donations or a grocery store and could make donations or a place that can donate water or sports drinks I will sing all of your praises."

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