Hurricane Irma: Cape Cod Police Collecting Relief Supplies

BARNSTABLE, MA — Cape Cod police department have partnered with Florida law enforcement officials to collect relief supplies for those affected by Hurricane Irma. Items needed included cases of water, toothpaste, pet food and mosquito repellant, among others. The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office and nine police departments will collect supplies through October 6; residents can drop off goods at local police stations.

"There are thousands of people in Florida who lost everything from the devastating impact of Hurricane Irma," Barnstable County Sheriff James Cummings. "The items on the recommended list will bring comfort and safety to some of our most vulnerable citizens." (Sign up for free daily newsletters and breaking news alerts from Massachusetts Patch sites.)

Cummings continued, “Cape Codders are generous and caring people. On behalf the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office and our brother and sister Sheriffs of Florida, thank you to everyone who is able to donate items or money to this most worthy cause.”

Irma killed dozens in Florida and knocked out power to millions.

These are the Cape Cod law enforcement agencies participating in the relief effort and their address to drop off supplies:

• Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office, 6000 Sheriff’s Place in Bourne
• Bourne Police, 175 Main Street, Buzzards Bay
• Brewster Police, 631 Harwich Road, Brewster
• Dennis Police, 90 Bob Crowell Rd, South Dennis
• Falmouth Police, 750 Main Street, Falmouth
• Harwich Police, 183 Sisson Rd, Harwich
• Orleans Police, 139 Main Street, Orleans
• Sandwich Police, 117 Route 6A, Sandwich
• Wellfleet Police, 36 Gross Hill Road, Wellfleet
• Yarmouth Police, 340 Higgins Crowell Rd, West Yarmouth

These are relief supplies need:

• Cases of water
• Mouthwash
• Baby formula
• Shampoo/conditioner
• Deodorant
• Cat Litter
• Hand-held can openers
• Cleaning supplies
• Bleach
• School supplies
• Packages of underwear (new)
• Feminine hygiene products
• Toilet paper
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Pet food
• First-aid kits
• Razors
• Plastic silverware
• Gift cards

Related:

Hurricane Irma: 66 Confirmed Dead; 9M Without Power; Death By Chainsaw; Uplifting Moments, Too

Photo: People tend to a car that flipped over on Cape Coral Parkway during Hurricane Irma, in Cape Coral, Florida, on Sunday. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)