Montgomery Police Host Hurricane Dorian Relief Drives

GAITHERSBURG, MD — The Montgomery County Police Department has partnered with the Embassy of the Bahamas to collect necessary items for Hurricane Dorian relief efforts.

Law enforcement officials are holding relief drives at six district stations. Residents can drop off donations at any of the police stations (open 24/7) through Thursday, Oct. 10. Donation boxes are located in the lobbies.

Police officers are asking for the following items (new and unopened):

• Flashlights
• Batteries
• Tarps
• Bleach
• Cleaning products
• Underwear
• Feminine hygiene products
• Toiletries
• Toilet Paper
• Tissues
• Tennis shoes
• Canned tuna
• Diapers (to include training pants like Pull-Ups) and wipes
• Baby Formula
• PediaSure drinks
• Glucerna Shakes
• Insect Repellent
• Paper Towels
• Laundry Detergent
• Peanut Butter
• Canned Soups
• Canned Jams
• Dry Cereal
• Assorted Cookies

Locations

Headquarters/First District Station (Rockville)

Address: 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg, 20878
Phone number: (240) 773-6070

Second District Station (Bethesda)
Address: 4823 Rugby Avenue, Bethesda, 20814
Phone number: (240) 773-6700

Third District Station (Silver Spring)
Address: 1002 Milestone Drive, Silver Spring, 20904
Phone number: (240) 773-6800

Fourth District Station (Wheaton)
Address: 2300 Randolph Road, Wheaton, 20902
Phone number: (240) 773-5500

Fifth District Station (Germantown)
Address: 20000 Aircraft Drive, Germantown, 20874
Phone number: (240) 773-6200

Sixth District Station (Gaithersburg)
Address: 45 West Watkins Mill Road, Gaithersburg, 20878
Phone number: (240) 773-5700