Iselle Recovery Reminder

[Carey]

This is just a note, from one of the very hard working volunteers with IselleRecovery.org

"As many of you return a normal life and have power restored I fear that we will be forgotten.

There are more then 1000 people still without power and will be without power for at least the beginning of September and at least 80 % are those that receive social security and won't have money until the 28th of this month. And many more are on food stamps and even though they have put in for the reimburse they still have not seen it.

I sit all day and listen to story after story and it breaks my heart and I am seeing the needs not be met day in and day out and as more people regain there power the donations are going down.

PLEASE DONT FORGET US THAT IS ALL I ASK. Good night and God Bless."

[punafish]

What items are most needed?

And where can donated items be dropped off?

[Carey]

I have been dropping off at Nanawale Comm Center, This calendar has the daily drop-offs & many other activities:
http://www.localendar.com/public/hilo4puna

ITEMS NEEDED (short list many more are needed)
Infant items
No heat needed meals
batteries for flashlights (candles have already caused at least 2 house fires since Iselle..)
campstove propane
Fresh fruit & veggies (esp if you have extra from home)
Even things like farm fresh eggs that do not need refrig...
pet food
toothbrush/paste
chain saw blades (or someone to sharpen)

If you would like to prepare a meal, there are also community meals being served in various locations on the calendar

most of all: hands & trucks

[punafish]

Thank you.