Jim Miller, Emergency Preparedness Director
July 26, 2007
Contact Person – Charlotte Scott Schmidt – 620-330-1263
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VOLUNTEER HELP AVAILABLE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS
Two Volunteer Reception Centers have opened in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County residents whose homes were affected by flooding are encouraged to go to a Volunteer Reception Center to request volunteer help. Volunteers can help residents clean out their homes.
To receive volunteer assistance, residents of Coffeyville should visit the Coffeyville Volunteer Reception Center at the Veterans Memorial Stadium at 1610 Veterans Drive or call 620-251-0981.
Residents of Independence should visit the Independence Volunteer Reception Center at 2700 Main Street, the site of the old Dillon’s Center. Requests for assistance can also be made by calling 620-331-5115.
All other residents of Montgomery County who need volunteer assistance in recovering from flood damage can go to either the Coffeyville or Independence Volunteer Reception Centers.
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