ORLANDO, Fla. — A pair of state lawmakers from the Orlando area are teaming up to collect badly needed supplies for people in the Bahamas affected by Hurricane Dorian.
State Representative Anna Eskamani is teaming up with State Senator Randolph Bracy for the supply drive.
WAYS TO DONATE MONEY:
Bahamas Red Cross: https://bahamasredcross.org/donate/
International Medical Corp: https://give.internationalmedicalcorps.org/page/47784/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=SM~ERDO~SMDRT2009
Miami Based GoFundMe Campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/be-there-with-the-fair-dorian-relief-fund
The National Association of the Bahamas: http://www.nabmiami.org/donate/
**Please note that our legislative offices cannot accept cash donations! We encourage you to donate to one of these nonprofits and to always do your research before making financial contributions**
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
**GENERAL SUPPLIES**
Water
Canned goods
Can openers (manual only)
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Diapers
Baby formula
Baby bottles
First aid items
Flashlight (LED flashlights /Solar lights)
Batteries (especially D)
Small generators
Tarps
Tents
Nails
Hammers
Bleach
Cat and dog food
Sleeping bags
Chain saws (gas operated)
**MEDICAL SUPPLIES**
Adhesive/Non-Adhesive Bandages
Antibacterial Ointments
Gauze and Tape
Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Ibuprofen
Rubbing Alcohol and Peroxide
**HYGIENE SUPPLIES**
Deodorant
Menstruation Items
Hand sanitizer
Razors & Shaving Cream
Shampoo/Conditioner
Soaps (Bar or Liquid)
Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
Mouthwash
Baby wipes
Toilet Paper
New underwear (no opened packages!)
All supplies collected will be transported to The Bahamas as soon as travel is safe. Please drop off these supplies during the following times to our Legislative Offices:
HD47: 1507 E. Concord St Orlando, FL 32803
Monday, September 9th, 9am-5:pm
Tuesday, September 10th, 9am-5pm
SD11: 6965 Piazza Grande Avenue Suite 211 Orlando, FL 32835
Monday, September 9th, 9am-5:pm
Tuesday, September 10th, 9am-5pm
NOTE: If you cannot stop by one of these days, please email Anna at anna.eskamani@myfloridahouse.gov, as she'll be in the office on Sunday too and is happy to coordinate drop-offs.
FINALLY: If you are a company looking to make a LARGE donation, please email Anna and she can help coordinate where you can drop off items: anna.eskamani@myfloridahouse.gov
She’s collecting items like bottled water, canned goods, can openers, bug spray, sunscreen, diapers, baby formula, bottles, first-aid and hygiene items.
You can also drop off flashlights, batteries and generators.
Eskamani will be collecting items at her office near downtown Orlando from now until Tuesday, September 10.