Youngsville Mayor Asks for People to Donate to Avoyelles Flood Victims

Youngsville Mayor Asks for People to Donate to Avoyelles Flood Victims

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(99.9 KTDY) - Youngsville Mayor Ken Ritter is urging those who can to help Avoyelles Parish recover from severe flooding after the remnants of what was Tropical Storm Arthur dumped 30 inches of rain in their community.

Hundreds of Homes Flooded in Louisiana 

Hundreds of homes in that area have been flooded due to the severe rain event, and Ritter says it was only 10 years ago that his community faced a similar flooding event that also cost hundreds of people their homes, as flood waters caused massive damage.

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Supplies Urgently Needed for Flood Survivors in Avoyelles and Other Parishes

The Rotary Club of Youngsville is asking for donations of the following supplies, if you can help families who are now facing devastation due to flooding:

* Dehumidifier
* Fans
* Tarps
* Extension Cords
* Odor Ban (with spray bottles)
* Air Mattress (with manual air pump)
* Laundry detergent
* Dawn Platinum dish soap
* Vinegar
* Baking Soda
* Damp Rid
* Brooms
* Mops
* Body Wash
* Shampoo
* Plastic totes
* Bread
* Peanut butter & jelly
* Insect & mosquito repellent
* Duct tape
* Hand sanitizer
* Squeegee for floors
Donations can be dropped off at the Youngsville Chamber of Commerce at 305 Iberia Street.
In addition, the Louisiana First Lady's Foundation, Love One Louisiana, is accepting monetary donations to help.

Message from Youngsville Mayor Ken Ritter about Avoyelles Parish Flooding

Mayor Ken Ritter had the following to say on Facebook,

When Youngsville needed help, Louisiana answered the call. Let’s show the people of Avoyelles Parish the same compassion, generosity, and support that was shown to us.
Please consider donating, sharing this post, and keeping these families in your prayers. Every contribution makes a difference.

The people of Avoyelles Parish, along with others in neighboring parishes, need help after some areas received dozens of inches of rain in a 24-hour period.

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