Friday, 19 April 2013 14:53
Hundreds of volunteers needed to help in Clarksville, MO
In Clarksville, Missouri--which is about 75 miles northwest of St. Louis--volunteers are still needed to help with fill sandbags.
The town is currently experiencing minor flooding, but that is expected to be upgraded to major flooding by Friday night. The United Way and AmeriCorps are coordinating the volunteers and anyone 13 and older can sign up to help on the United Way's website. Volunteers between 13 and 18 years old need a guardian to sign up.
Officials say hundreds of volunteers are needed to save a historic portion of the Mississippi River town.
Volunteers can sign up by clicking here.
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Friday, 12 April 2013 09:09
Donations for storm victims needed in Hazelwood
Hazelwood Mayor Matt Robinson says volunteer groups and businesses have dropped off some precious supplies for residents.The United Way will also be on site today (Friday) to help coordinate volunteer and donation efforts.
On the Hazelwood School District’s Facebook page, they are letting people know what needs to be donated:
Flash lights
Batteries for flash lights
Toilet paper
Toiletries
Baby wipes
Diapers
Pull-ups
Trash bags
Blankets
Tarps
Bottled Water
Where: The Learning Center, 15955 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant, MO.
Friday, April 12, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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