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Briarwood Park Serving as Collection Site for Louisiana Flood Victims
Donations are being accepted at the Brookhaven Park beginning Thursday, Aug. 25, through Sept. 9.
BROOKHAVEN, GA — Briarwood Park will serve as a collection site for victims of the recent flooding in Louisiana.
"It is my belief the residents of Brookhaven will rise to the occasion as they have in the past and be very supportive of this truly worthwhile effort," said District 4 Councilmember Joe Gebbia.
Baton Rouge, LA, and its surrounding areas have experienced a devastating loss of property - the Red Cross has stated that it's the worst natural disaster to hit the United States since Hurricane Sandy. Some 20,000 people are without homes, at least 13 people have died, and numerous pets are lost and homeless.
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Donations will be accepted Thursday, Aug. 25, through Friday, Sept. 9, at Briarwood Park Community Center, 2235 Briarwood Way. The center is open Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-6 p.m.
Needed items include:
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- Water
- Cleaning supplies
- Kids underwear (new in unopened packaging)
- Adult underwear (new in unopened packaging)
- Socks
- Baby products
- Diaper/wipes
- Women's sanitary items.
- Gloves
- Bleach
- Antibacterial wipes
- Trash bags
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Pillows
- Food
- Sealable sandwich bags
- Paper products
- Towels and wash rags
- Mops
- Spray disinfectant
- Toothpaste/toothbrushes
- Shampoo/soap
- Pet supplies
- Batteries
- Khaki kids shorts for uniforms
- School supplies
- Mosquito repellent
Financial donations can be mailed to Todd Hall, 929 Canterbury Lane, Atlanta, Ga. 30324.
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