Hurricane Irma: Sarasota Police Collecting Relief Supplies

SARASOTA, FL – Since 6 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, people have been bringing hurricane relief supplies to the Sarasota Police Department to help recovery efforts in the Florida Keys after Hurricane Irma ran through the islands.

The police department, in partnership with Suntex Marinas/Marina Jack, Voigt Borthers Construction, Terry’s Plumbing and Larry and Linda Twill, will continue to accept donations daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. until the three trailers being used are full.

Hurricane Irma made landfall on Sunday, Sept. 10 in Cudjoe Key as a Category 4 hurricane. Much of the lower keys have been devastated by the storm, leaving residents and law enforcement personnel without essential resources needed for restoration.

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The following donations are being accepted at the Sarasota Police Department Headquarters, 2099 Adams Lane:

Trailer No. 1

• Non-perishable food
• Water
• Meals Ready to Eat
• Baby Supplies (diapers, wipes, baby food, formula)
• First-aid kits
• Dog and cat food
• Paper plates
• Toilet paper and toiletries

Trailer No. 2

• Work gloves
• 8-foot 2x4s
• ½ inch plywood
• 12 penny framing nails (hand drive)
• Tapcon screws (1/4-inch by 3-inches, 1/4-inch by 1 1/4-inch)
• Drill bits
• Hammers
• Nail aprons
• Tape measures

Trailer No. 3

• Batteries
• Lights (flashlights, lanterns)
• Generators
• Feul
• Tents
• Camping gear
• Tarps

Monetary donations are being accepted throughout the Sarasota Police Foundation at https://secure.givelively.org/donate/sarasota-police-foundation-inc. The Sarasota Police Foundation accepts cash, credit and checks. All funds accepted will be used to purchase relief supplies listed above. Donations will not go to operational costs. If possible, all supplies will be purchased in Sarasota County and transported to the Keys.

Image via Sarasota Police Department Facebook page