CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
Teams in Cape Coral are working to provide essential supplies to residents impacted by Hurricane Isaias, including safe drinking water, cleaning products, and bug spray.
The American Legion Post 90 is asking for donations to support this effort. Donations are being accepted daily at its location on Southeast 47th Street, starting at 11 a.m.
It is requesting nonperishable food, trash bags, bleach, fuel cans, flashlights, portable generators, and other items. “Whatever you can give helps,” the organization said.
A full list of requested supplies is below:
Clean drinking water: Either bottled water by the case or gallon jugsCleaning and recovery supplies: Heavy-duty trash bags, tarps, bleach, disinfectant wipes, mops, brooms, gloves, bug sprayPower and energy gear: portable generators, extension cords, fuel cans, flashlights and batteriesNon-perishable food: Canned meats, ready-to-eat meals, peanut butter, granola bars, manual can openers
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