MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, area law enforcement agencies are asking for donations to be submitted to help East Tennessee residents recover from Hurricane Helene.
Officials are asking for things such as flashlights, batteries, baby items, empty gas cans, cleaning products, hygiene products and medical supplies.
Items need to be new and unopened to be accepted, and clothing is not being asked for at this time.
There are six drop-off locations throughout the area, including:
Shelby County Sheriff's Office Substation
11670 Memphis-Arlington Road
Arlington, TN
Shelby County Sheriff's Office Training Academy
993 Dovecrest Road
Memphis
Bartlett Police Department
3730 Appling Road
Bartlett
Tipton County Sheriff's Office
1801 S. College Street #106
Covington
Fayette County Sheriff's Office
795 Justice Drive
Summerville
Dyer County Sheriff's Office
401 East Cedar Street
Dyersburg
Donations can be dropped off until Oct. 11, 2024 from 8-4 p.m.
