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Assitance needed following massive disaster in Merrimack Valley!

There has been a call for a supplies for all those affected by the disaster that occurred last night in the Merrimack Valley.

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Mark Allen Wood, Patch Mayor

For those of you who are wishing to lend assistance that was posted to Facebook from a pubic school teacher in Lawrence. Try to lend a hand to our neighbors to the north.

From a teacher in Lawrence:
I’m at the Arlington Shelter now. Here is what’s needed the most here. I will be more than
happy to drive to you to pick up any items you want to donate.


Purell
Juice Boxes
Snacks
Tote Bags
Adult wash clothes/wipes
Diapers (all sizes)
Kids entertainment (coloring books, crayons, markers, etc)

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The Red Cross has established shelters at the following locations:
â—¾Arlington School, 150 Arlington Street, Lawrence
â—¾Parthum School, 255 Haverhill Street, Lawrence
â—¾North Andover High School, 430 Osgood Street, North Andover
â—¾Cormier Youth Center, 40 Whittier Court, Andover

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