Here in Miami we are all able to sigh with relief that hurricane Dorian is headed away but its story has just begun. What Dorian did to the Bahamas is far beyond what happened to Miami during hurricane Andrew. It took years to rebuild Homestead where resources could come by truck. In the Bahamas, everything will need to be airlifted and shipped in. The entire nation of the Bahamas is a disaster zone. Its time to help our neighbor. The first thing we can do is send supplies. #BahamaStrong, organized by the City of Miami, is gathering and delivering relief supplies to our Bahamian neighbors. You can learn more about relief efforts being organized to help victims of hurricane Dorian here: [click]
The message below originated from Commissioner Ken Russel’s office this morning:
Here is an updated list of supplies needed – Hurricane Dorian Donation Items – #BahamaStrong – Please share forward… every little bit helps!
HARDWARE ITEMS:
Generators & fuel cans (empty)
Tarpaulins/large & small
Tents/all sizes with mosquito screens if possible
Sun shades
1/4 inch nylon line/cord
Grace ice & water shield
Solar flash lights
Battery operated flash lights
Double A/Triple A batteries
Gas powered portable grills & gas bottles
BBQs & propane bottles
Large alloy/stainless pots/pans
Spades
Shovels
Skill saws
Battery operated drills
Philosophy head drill bits
Screws/Philips head
Nails
110 volt fans
Yoga mats to sleep on
Sleeping mats
Chain saws
Portable Air Conditioning units for medical tents
Re usable water bottles
Bench freezer (ice)
Fridge (medical)
Re usable ice packs
Sheets
Towels
Toilet paper
Dish liquid
Powdered detergent for washing clothes
Large capacity ice maker (commercial)
FOOD:
Baby food/pouches/formula
Dry goods as much as possible
Items that only require water to re hydrate
Rice in sealed plastic bags/quick cook if possible
Dried vegetables
Dried Pasta
Dried soups
Dried fruit
Granola bars
Powdered milk
Powdered drinks/Gatorade
Long life milk
Zip lock bags/gallon/quart
Durable plastic plates
Knives & forks
Salt & pepper
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT / SANITARY NEEDS
Insect repellent/all forms
Advil/Tylenol/aspirin
Bandages
Bandaids
Iodine
Gauze pads
Disinfectant
Alcohol swabs
Alcohol/antibacterial
Anti bacterial ointments
Saline solutions
Diapers
Feminine products
Toothpaste/brushes
Body wash/antibacterial
Soap/antibacterial
Here’s where you can donate and/or volunteer this week from 9am-6pm in Coconut Grove:
Greater St. Paul AME Church: 3680 Thomas Ave
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Christ Episcopal Church:
3475 William Ave
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
All City of Miami Fire Stations
You can find the one closest to you on Google Maps
Thank you for being part of the #BahamaStrong Relief efforts!