For immediate release: September 5, 2019
For more information: Public Affairs, 355-2754
Bahamas Relief Drive This Weekend
Palm Beach County is teaming up with Tropical Shipping and Carnival Cruise Lines to collect emergency supplies this weekend for residents of The Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. This relief effort has been sanctioned by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) of the Government of The Bahamas.
Donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, September 7 and 8, at the following locations in Palm Beach County:
Lake Lytal Community Park, 3645 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach
Governor Lawton Chiles Park, 6541 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach
Midwestern Communities Service Center, 200 Civic Center Way, RPB
Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens
Belle Glade Branch Library, 530 S. Main Street, Belle Glade
Loula V. York Branch Library, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee
NEMA-approved donated food and supplies list:
Items | Comment |
Ready-To-Eat Meals |
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Tents |
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Cots | adult size |
Hygiene Kits | disposable diapers (all sizes), baby wipes, sanitary napkins, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, toilet paper, adult diapers, hand sanitizer |
Bottled Water | cases |
Non-Perishable Food Items | canned fish, canned meats, canned pureed veg, peanut butter, jars of baby food, powdered milk, baby formula |
Disposable Cutlery | pre-packed cutlery, cups, plates |
Water Bladders | size: 2,500 gallons |
Reusable Water Containers | size: 3 gallons |
First Aid Items | sterile bandages/gauze (all sizes), tape |
Portable Generators | 15KW – 25KW |
Chain Saws |
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Plastic Tarpaulin |
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Debris Removal Tools | shovels, rakes, axes, wheel barrows |
Portable Single and Double Burner Stoves |
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Portable Outdoor Lamps/Lights | battery-operated |
Water Purification Kits | Brita water filters and purification tablets |
Flashlights | wind-up and battery-operated |
Blankets and Towels |
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Insect Repellent | spray, bracelets |
Portable Radios | wind-up and battery-operated |
Batteries | D, AA |
Portable Bathroom |
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Cleaning Supplies | bleach, brooms, mops, Pine-Sol, garbage bags |
Life Jackets and Ponchos | adult and child size |