Louisiana Can Help the People of Florida by Donating Supplies

The devastation of Hurricane Helene in Florida is immense. Whether it is a small town or a bigger city, the people of Florida are hurting. One million customers are without power according to Tallahassee.com. the impact of the storm is going to be felt for months and years to come.

In the state of Louisiana, we understand all too clearly the physical and emotional toll that a storm can take on a state. Florida's people are experiencing flooding and damage. Friday morning it had weakened to a Category One storm after impacting multiple areas of the state as a Category Four storm. As the remnants left the state it became categorized as a tropical storm.

According to the New York Times, at least 20 people have died, and in the Tampa Bay region, the newspaper says neighborhood after neighborhood was inundated with flooding due to the rain and storm surge.

Countless Areas Have Devastation

Devastation can be seen in communities all around Florida like this video from Cedar Keys, Florida:

What Can Acadiana Do to Help?

As usual, the Bead King, Craig Spadoni at Bead Busters 4909 Cameron Street is letting his parking lot be used as a location for people to drop off supplies that the people in Florida will need to start rebuilding their lives and healing from the destruction. The following is a list of the supplies being collected:

Cases of water

Sports drinks

Non-perishable food

Toiletries

Feminine hygiene products

Baby food

Baby formula

Baby diapers

Adult diapers

Cleaning supplies

Buckets

Rags

Gloves

Mops

Metal Rakes

Flat-head shovels

Bleach

Mold killer

Fuel Cans

Flashlights

Batteries

Tarps

Bungee cords

Bedding

Pillows

Sheets

Mattresses

Bug spray

extension cords

Generators

New toys only

New socks

New underwear

PLEASE NO CLOTHING UNLESS IT IS NEW

If you would like to help, you can drop any items off at Bead Busters at 4909 Cameron Street.

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