PRESS RELEASE
National Forests in North Carolina
160A Zillicoa St.
Asheville, N.C. 28801
ASHEVILLE, NC - November 17, 2016 - Firefighters in western North Carolina greatly appreciate the donations they have received from community members and businesses. The generosity has been overwhelming for volunteer fire departments and Forest Service offices.
In an effort to manage donated materials, North Carolina Department of Emergency Management, in cooperation with the Western North Carolina Association of Firefighters and the North Carolina and U.S. Forest Service, asks that community members direct their donations to specific counties.
Buncombe County: Fairview Fire Department 828-628-2001
Burke County: Fire Information Hot Line 828-764-9380
Clay County: Office of Emergency Management 828-389-9640
Cherokee County: Office of Emergency Management 828-837-7352
Graham County: Office of Emergency Management 828-479-7967
Jackson County: Office of Emergency Management 828-586-7592
Macon County: Office of Emergency Management 828-349-2067
Henderson and Rutherford Counties are asking for donations to follow specific guidelines as described below:
Rutherford County
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Henderson County
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Due to the overwhelming community support our County staff and firefighting personnel have received, we ask that donations be limited to ONLY the following items at this time:
beef jerky
chap stick
eye wash
wool caps/toboggans
bandanas
protein bars
breakfast bars
boot socks
travel size hand wipes
travel size hand lotion
travel size Gold Bond foot powder
handwarmer gloves
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Due to the overwhelming community support our County staff and firefighting personnel have received, we ask that donations be limited to ONLY the following items at this time:
beef jerky
chap stick
eye wash
wool caps/toboggans
bandanas
protein bars
breakfast bars
boot socks
travel size hand wipes
travel size hand lotion
travel size Gold Bond foot powder
handwarmer gloves
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Deliver to:
Rutherford Life Services
230 Fairground Road
Spindale NC 28160
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Deliver to:
Mud Creek Baptist Church
403 Rutledge Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28739
"Mission Impact Center"
Drop-off Hours:
Saturday November 19th - Tuesday November 22nd 10 AM - 6 PM
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This location will be open starting Friday, November 18, 2016 from 10am to 6pm. It will also be open November 21st through November 23 from 10am to 6pm. Additional dates and times will be announced later if needed.
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For more information contact Mud Creek Church M-F 9a-5p, #: 828-692-1262
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