Click here for Hurricane Katrina Evacuee Assistance Information - this is a pdf file from SoWal TDC listing local accomodations specials for Katrina victims.
Katrina Disaster Relief Effort
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The Walton County Chamber of Commerce will enact the Chamber Cares program for the victims of Hurricane Katrina for the month of September. Both Chamber offices will serve as drop off locations for donations that will be passed along weekly to the American Red Cross. Donations can consist of:
These are just a few of the items that the people from New Orleans, Gulfport and Mobile will need as many of them only have the clothes on their back and do not have houses to go back to.
We will also serve as a resource center for any information that your business has on the hurricane relief, such as discounted hotel rooms, job openings, etc? for when people call our offices.
We have already taken our Official Business Directory and Community Information Guide along with our Vacation/Relocation packets to Butler Elementary School and Sandestin. We have this information for any business that would like to have these on hand to give to the evacuees.
For more information, please call the Chamber office at 267-0683 or 892-3191.
- Non-perishable food
- Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper, wet wipes, etc?)
- Children?s items such as diapers and toys
- Monetary donations
- Clothes
- Blankets
- Sheets
- Towels
These are just a few of the items that the people from New Orleans, Gulfport and Mobile will need as many of them only have the clothes on their back and do not have houses to go back to.
We will also serve as a resource center for any information that your business has on the hurricane relief, such as discounted hotel rooms, job openings, etc? for when people call our offices.
We have already taken our Official Business Directory and Community Information Guide along with our Vacation/Relocation packets to Butler Elementary School and Sandestin. We have this information for any business that would like to have these on hand to give to the evacuees.
For more information, please call the Chamber office at 267-0683 or 892-3191.
Kurt - any chance if you know if Red Cross considers you trained if you have trained in another part of the country? Will be down next week and want to help out if we can. Would we need to train down there or can we do it in KS before we come down?
pattiw said:
I'll bet they will put you to work.
FEMA News - http://www.fema.gov/news/recentnews.fema
FEMA assistance - http://www.fema.gov/about/process
FEMA assistance - http://www.fema.gov/about/process
Walton County Tax Collector Rhonda Skipper announced today that her office has partnered with SunTrust Bank to establish a Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund account, to allow donations to be accepted at all Walton County Tax Collector branches.
Skipper stated, "Our employees expressed a strong desire to assist those who have been impacted by the devastation of this disaster". "It has been made very apparent by those coordinating the relief effort that monetary donations are the most effective way to deliver services to those in desperate need", Skipper added. "In discussing what we could do to help, our staff focused on what we do every day, the collection and distribution of funds", Skipper said.
Anyone wishing to make donations by cash, check or money order may visit the Tax Collector's main office at 49 North 6th Street in DeFuniak Springs or at the South Walton annex office at 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard in Santa Rosa Beach.
All donations will be deposited into a designated account for Hurricane Katrina Relief, and be directed to the American Red Cross. Checks should be made payable to the American Red Cross.
In addition, a collection box will be available in the tax collector's office lobby to those wishing to donate hygiene items, baby supplies and toiletries for use at the local host shelter.
"It is only by the grace of God that it is not Walton County who is suffering this tragedy, and I am hopeful that the many citizens who enter our offices each day will choose to contribute to this charitable effort" Skipper concluded.
Skipper stated, "Our employees expressed a strong desire to assist those who have been impacted by the devastation of this disaster". "It has been made very apparent by those coordinating the relief effort that monetary donations are the most effective way to deliver services to those in desperate need", Skipper added. "In discussing what we could do to help, our staff focused on what we do every day, the collection and distribution of funds", Skipper said.
Anyone wishing to make donations by cash, check or money order may visit the Tax Collector's main office at 49 North 6th Street in DeFuniak Springs or at the South Walton annex office at 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard in Santa Rosa Beach.
All donations will be deposited into a designated account for Hurricane Katrina Relief, and be directed to the American Red Cross. Checks should be made payable to the American Red Cross.
In addition, a collection box will be available in the tax collector's office lobby to those wishing to donate hygiene items, baby supplies and toiletries for use at the local host shelter.
"It is only by the grace of God that it is not Walton County who is suffering this tragedy, and I am hopeful that the many citizens who enter our offices each day will choose to contribute to this charitable effort" Skipper concluded.
kurt said:
I think it is great they are doing this, but even if it is for the Red Cross, the last place I want to give money is the Tax Office.
Hurricane Housing---cross post from Rentals forum:
Here's an online listing where you can list or search for available housing for victims. Many people from SoWal have already listed. http://www.hurricanehousing.org/
Here's an online listing where you can list or search for available housing for victims. Many people from SoWal have already listed. http://www.hurricanehousing.org/
A large list from FEMA of organizations taking donations and volunteers:
http://www.fema.gov/press/2005/katrinadonations.shtm
http://www.fema.gov/press/2005/katrinadonations.shtm
In an effort to conserve gas locations throughout Walton County are
accepting collections and will disseminate to evacuees in need. Here are
few:
1) Seaside
Seaside Katrina Relief Center is located in the kiosk directly across
from Shades on the circle. All donations are going directly to the
DeFuniak Red Cross, who is deeply grateful and we have expanded this
location's aid to include the efforts being managed by the Walton County
Chamber of Commerce. They are asking for the following:
Non-perishable food
Toiletries (toothpaste/toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant,
toilet paper, wet wipes)
Children's items (diapers, toys, formula, etc.)
Money
Clothes
Blankets, sheets, towels, new pillows
Phone card and gift cards
This location can also use some volunteers to help us staff the relief
station over the weekend. Please contact my office (231-3209) if you
feel that you can lend a hand. You just need to receive donations and
ferry them to the Chamber of Commerce and to DeFuniak.
2) The Walton County Chamber of Commerce will enact the Chamber Cares
program for the victims of Hurricane Katrina for the month of September.
Both Chamber offices will serve as drop off locations for donations that
will be passed along weekly to the American Red Cross. This location
will close Friday at 5 p.m. and reopen Tuesday at 8 a.m. Donations can
consist of:
Non-perishable food
Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper,
wet wipes, etc...)
Children's items such as diapers and toys
Monetary donations
Clothes
Blankets
Sheets
Towels
These are just a few of the items that the people from New Orleans,
Gulfport and Mobile will need as many of them only have the clothes on
their back and do not have houses to go back to.
We will also serve as a resource center for any information that your
business has on the hurricane relief, such as discounted hotel rooms,
job openings, etc... for when people call our offices.
We have already taken our Official Business Directory and Community
Information Guide along with our Vacation/Relocation packets to Butler
Elementary School and Sandestin. We have this information for any
business that would like to have these on hand to give to the evacuees.
For more information, please call the Chamber office at 267-0683 or
892-3191.
3) Silver Sands Hurricane Relief Hub Opens
Hard goods and donations will be distributed to affected region by
Emerald Coast Christian Center
SANDESTIN, Fla. (September 2, 2005) - A Hurricane Relief Hub will open
Saturday, September 3 at Silver Sands Factory Stores. The Hurricane
Relief Hub will be open Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m.- 6
p.m. It is located at the edge of the Fashion Court between Brooks
Brothers and Perry Ellis Factory Store.
Emerald Coast Christian Center (ECCC) will staff the Hub and is
coordinating relief distribution to hurricane victims through its
partnering churches in Biloxi, Gulfport and New Orleans. Both hard
goods and monetary donations will be accepted onsite. People displaced
by Hurricane Katrina are encouraged to sign up at the Hub for
assistance. A listing of current job opportunities at Silver Sands
Stores will be available at the Hurricane Relief Hub and at
silversandsoutlet.com.
Any questions about Hurricane Relief Hub efforts or acceptable donations should be directed to Tamara Crutchfield at (850) 622-1789. Some items accepted at the Silver Sands Hurricane Relief Hub include:
* Money/gift cards for clothing, groceries, etc.
* Diapers/wipes
* Canned or non-perishable food
* Men's, women's and children's clothing and shoes
* Linens, bedding and towels
* Kitchenware and dishes
* Small, portable appliances (blender, coffeemaker, etc.)
* Children's toys
accepting collections and will disseminate to evacuees in need. Here are
few:
1) Seaside
Seaside Katrina Relief Center is located in the kiosk directly across
from Shades on the circle. All donations are going directly to the
DeFuniak Red Cross, who is deeply grateful and we have expanded this
location's aid to include the efforts being managed by the Walton County
Chamber of Commerce. They are asking for the following:
Non-perishable food
Toiletries (toothpaste/toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant,
toilet paper, wet wipes)
Children's items (diapers, toys, formula, etc.)
Money
Clothes
Blankets, sheets, towels, new pillows
Phone card and gift cards
This location can also use some volunteers to help us staff the relief
station over the weekend. Please contact my office (231-3209) if you
feel that you can lend a hand. You just need to receive donations and
ferry them to the Chamber of Commerce and to DeFuniak.
2) The Walton County Chamber of Commerce will enact the Chamber Cares
program for the victims of Hurricane Katrina for the month of September.
Both Chamber offices will serve as drop off locations for donations that
will be passed along weekly to the American Red Cross. This location
will close Friday at 5 p.m. and reopen Tuesday at 8 a.m. Donations can
consist of:
Non-perishable food
Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper,
wet wipes, etc...)
Children's items such as diapers and toys
Monetary donations
Clothes
Blankets
Sheets
Towels
These are just a few of the items that the people from New Orleans,
Gulfport and Mobile will need as many of them only have the clothes on
their back and do not have houses to go back to.
We will also serve as a resource center for any information that your
business has on the hurricane relief, such as discounted hotel rooms,
job openings, etc... for when people call our offices.
We have already taken our Official Business Directory and Community
Information Guide along with our Vacation/Relocation packets to Butler
Elementary School and Sandestin. We have this information for any
business that would like to have these on hand to give to the evacuees.
For more information, please call the Chamber office at 267-0683 or
892-3191.
3) Silver Sands Hurricane Relief Hub Opens
Hard goods and donations will be distributed to affected region by
Emerald Coast Christian Center
SANDESTIN, Fla. (September 2, 2005) - A Hurricane Relief Hub will open
Saturday, September 3 at Silver Sands Factory Stores. The Hurricane
Relief Hub will be open Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m.- 6
p.m. It is located at the edge of the Fashion Court between Brooks
Brothers and Perry Ellis Factory Store.
Emerald Coast Christian Center (ECCC) will staff the Hub and is
coordinating relief distribution to hurricane victims through its
partnering churches in Biloxi, Gulfport and New Orleans. Both hard
goods and monetary donations will be accepted onsite. People displaced
by Hurricane Katrina are encouraged to sign up at the Hub for
assistance. A listing of current job opportunities at Silver Sands
Stores will be available at the Hurricane Relief Hub and at
silversandsoutlet.com.
Any questions about Hurricane Relief Hub efforts or acceptable donations should be directed to Tamara Crutchfield at (850) 622-1789. Some items accepted at the Silver Sands Hurricane Relief Hub include:
* Money/gift cards for clothing, groceries, etc.
* Diapers/wipes
* Canned or non-perishable food
* Men's, women's and children's clothing and shoes
* Linens, bedding and towels
* Kitchenware and dishes
* Small, portable appliances (blender, coffeemaker, etc.)
* Children's toys