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Will County Sheriff Sending Water, Donations to Flint
Cash, bottled water donations being accepted until Saturday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m.
—from the Will County Sheriff’s Office
The Will County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a water drive for residents of Flint, Michigan following the declaration of a federal state of emergency due to undrinkable, unusable, lead-filled polluted water. Media agencies across the country have reported that the residents have been at risk for lead poisoning since April 2014 and that it will take millions of dollars to correct the issue.
Lieutenant Dorris Jordan of the Will County Sheriff’s Office is spearheading this drive and is asking for the public’s help in assisting Flint, Michigan resident’s dire need for monetary donations or donations of bottled water. If you are interested in participating, cash or bottled water donations are being accepted at the following Sheriff’s Office locations:
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- Will County Courthouse, Sheriff’s Office Civil Process Division, 14 W. Jefferson St., Joliet
- Will County Sheriff’s Office 16909 W. Laraway Road, Joliet
- Will County Adult Detention Facility, 95 S. Chicago St., Joliet
Deadline is Saturday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. If you have any questions please call Lt. Jordan at 815-727-8895.
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