It's back to business as usual in Miami but The Bahamas are in dire need of assistance. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez is directing ALL relief donations to be dropped off at the official staging side where the relief supplies will be prepared for shipment to the Bahamas. The official staging site is:
Fuchs Pavilion at the Youth Fair Grounds
10901 SW 24th Street
Miami, FL 33165
The site is open 7-days a week from 1 - 4 p.m. until further notice.
The following items will be accepted.
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Tents |
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Cots |
Adult size |
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Hygiene kits |
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Potable/purified water |
Diapers, baby wipes, sanitary napkins, deodorant, toothpaste, soap, baby formula |
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Non-perishable food items |
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Water bladders |
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Water containers |
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First aid items |
Sterile bandages /gauze (all sizes), tape |
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Portable generators |
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Chain saws |
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Plastic tarpaulin |
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Debris removal tools |
Shovels, rakes, axes, wheel barrows |
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Portable single and double burner 1000 stoves |
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Portable outdoor lamps/lights |
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Water purification kits |
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Flashlights |
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Blankets |
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Insect repellents |
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Portable radios |
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Batteries |
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Portable potty |
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Cleaning supplies/disinfectants |
Bleach, brooms, mops, pinesol, garbage bags |
For more information, visit: miamidade.gov/oem
