Augusta County collecting donations for flood victims in Virginia and North Carolina

VERONA — Augusta County is continuing to accept donations for flood victims in Virginia and North Carolina. The first round of supplies was flown out on Oct 4-5. A semi-truck shipment of collected donations followed.

"Thank you to those who have donated for the effort to aid areas that are impacted by flooding," said Augusta County Administrator Timothy Fitzgerald. "Those items identified essential and immediate needs and have been air-lifted to places that were hardest hit."

This week, attention turns toward meeting needs that are ongoing. These items will be sent via semi-truck. Please see the list below for suggested donations.

Cash or check donations accepted; 100% will be spent on flood relief items. Checks payable to: Augusta County Sheriff's Office; in the memo line, please note "flood relief."

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Donations list - updated 10/7/24

• Water & distilled water gallon jugs
• Iodine tablets / water purification tablets
• Chain saws
• Bar oil and 2-stroke oil for chain saws
• Generators
• Shovels (scoop and regular)
• 16 oz propane bottles
• Empty gas cans (1.25 and 5 gallon)
• Tarps
• Heavy-duty gloves
• Charcoal
• 5-gallon buckets
• Straps & bungee cords
• Over-the-counter med (Benadryl, allergy meds, Advil, Tylenol, ibuprofen, etc.)
• First-aid items (band aids, antiseptics, wound care medical supplies, etc.)
• Bee/bug spray, after bite spray
• Diapers and wipes (baby and adult)
• Baby bottles, baby blankets and other supplies
• Premade formula in bottles and powder baby formula
• Powdered milk
• Electrolytes
• Non-perishable foods (pop-top cans helpful)
• Ramen noodles
• Peanut butter & jelly
• Bread
• Can openers
• Lighters
• Flashlights & batteries
• Extension cords
• PPE (suits, heavy duty gloves, respirators)
• New socks & underwear (all sizes)
• Personal care (tooth brush, tooth paste, hair brushes, bar soaps, deodorant)
• Feminine hygiene products
• Paper towels & toilet paper
• Cleaning supplies (disinfectants, sponges, scrub brushes, etc)
• Bleach
• Trash bags
• Pet food & supplies

With temperatures predicted to drop in some areas starting Oct. 7, the following items would be appreciated:

• Heavy duty blankets, sleeping bags, air activated hand and foot warmers, cold weather clothes for adults and children (thermals, thick socks, jackets, hats, gloves, fleece apparel).

Drop-off location: Government Center, Verona - front parking lot (look for the Sheriff’s Office tents and semi-trailer)

Drop-off times: Anytime day or night, simply leave the items underneath the tents.

For questions or further information, please call 540-245-5333 or 540-245-5600 .

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