$1,200 Collected For Harvey Relief By Washington Twp Police

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Washington Township police officers have collected $1,200 in gift cards to be donated directly to the victims of Hurricane Harvey, officers announced on Facebook.

All of the gift cards were donated by the community to the WTPD, who will give them to police officers in Houston, so they can directly reach those affected by the storm.

Officers are continuing to collect for Texans, as well as any Floridians who might be affecting by the upcoming Hurricane Irma. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

Gift cards to any big box stores, such as Lowes, Home Depot, or Target, are being accepted, as well as pre-paid cash cards, police said. Held in partnership with the local PBA, gift cards can be dropped off at headquarters to either Chief Jeff Almer or PBA President Derek Heymer.

Residents can include messages of support with their gift cards if they wish.

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