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Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue Collects Accepting Hurricane Supplies

Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue is launching a hurricane donation supply drive for victims affected by Hurricane Dorian.

A family walks on a road after being rescued from the flood waters of Hurricane Dorian, near Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas, Tuesday. They were rescued by volunteers who drove a bus into the flood waters to pick them up.
A family walks on a road after being rescued from the flood waters of Hurricane Dorian, near Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas, Tuesday. They were rescued by volunteers who drove a bus into the flood waters to pick them up. ((AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa))

TARPON SPRING, FL — Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue is launching a hurricane donation supply drive for victims affected by Hurricane Dorian.

Donations of the items listed below will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Thursday, Sept. 5, through Friday, Sept. 13, at the Public Safety Facility, 444 S. Huey Ave.

  • Water
  • Canned Goods/Nonperishable Foods
  • Can Openers
  • Disposable Plates and Eating Utensils
  • Baby Formula
  • Baby Wipes
  • Diapers
  • Personal Hygiene Kits
  • Sunscreen
  • Mosquito Repellent
  • Flashlights
  • Batteries
  • Small Generators
  • Portable Radios (Battery or Crank)
  • Chain Saws
  • Shovels
  • First Aid Items
  • Cleaning Items
  • Solar-Powered Chargers

No monetary donations will be accepted at this location.

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