FREDERICK, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will be collecting items tomorrow and Sunday to send to Hurricane Irma victims following its potential landfall. With general aviation leading the way in Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts, AOPA will begin activating additional pilots and volunteers to assist in recovering from any potential impact from Hurricane Irma.
AOPA staff will be on hand at the National Aviation Community Center (NACC), located at 296 Bucheimer Rd, Frederick, MD 21701, on Saturday September 9 and Sunday September 10 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. collecting items to be delivered to those affected by Hurricane Irma.
“Our members and staff have always been available on the front lines to aid in any way possible during emergencies and this time is no different. I hope that anyone who has items that might help victims of Hurricane Irma can make their way to our trucks and airplanes in Frederick this weekend, before we take off to lend a helping hand to those affected.”
Individuals can also make tax deductible financial contributions to the AOPA Foundation to allow AOPA to provide support for relief efforts in response to recent events.
General Relief Needs (all items should be new and unopened)
Food and Kitchen Items:
Bottled water
Baby formula
Peanut Butter
Canned and precooked meat, fruit, and vegetable
Easy-to-open snacks
Paper plates, cups, and plasticwear
Personal Care:
Tooth brushes/toothpaste
Deodorant
Shampoo
Hand sanitizer
Feminine hygiene products
Baby wipes/diapers
Adult diapers
First aid kits
Cleaning Supplies and Tools:
Buckets
Mops and brooms
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Clorox wipes
Bleach
Rubber gloves
Work gloves
Cleaning liquids
Face dust/particle masks
Trash bags/contractor bags
Tarps
Shovels
Rakes
Clippers and trimmers
Hammers
Pliers
Screwdrivers
Wire cutters
Drivers and drills
Batteries
Duct tape
Styrofoam coolers
Canopies for shade
Animal Supplies:
Cat food
Dog food
Collars and leashes
Clothing:
Socks
Underwear