Jim Miller, Emergency Preparedness Director
July 26, 2007
Contact Person – Charlotte Scott Schmidt – 620-330-1263
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Recovering from a disaster requires involvement from the whole community. As Montgomery County residents continue to rebuild their lives after severe flooding, volunteers and monetary donations are needed to assist them.
Two volunteer Reception Centers have opened in Montgomery County. People wishing to volunteer should go to a Volunteer Reception Center to receive work assignments and safety tips. Please remember that homes affected by flooding are potentially dangerous work environments.
Anyone wishing to volunteer in the Coffeyville area should report to the Volunteer Reception Center in Coffeyville at the Veterans Memorial Stadium at 1610 Veterans Drive or call 620-251-0981.
Anyone wishing to volunteer in the Independence area should report to the Volunteer reception Center in Independence at 2700 Main Street, the site of the old Dillon’s Center. Requests for assistance can also be made by calling 620-331-5115.
People wishing to make donations can call 620-331-5115.
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