FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – The Red Cross will host clean-up supplies distribution events in Marion and Florence counties Friday.
“As part of its continuing commitment to South Carolinians recovering from Hurricane Florence, the American Red Cross continues to distribute much-needed clean-up supplies at various locations,” states a press release.
Residents will be able to pick-up clean-up kits (which come with gloves, bleach, a mop, a broom, trash bags and other supplies) as well as masks, rakes and bottled water. Details of the distribution are below.
Distribution of Clean-up Supplies
Nichols City Hall 514 W. Mullins Street Nichols, S.C. Starts at 2pm while supplies last
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Windy Hill Volunteer Fire Department 896 E. Ashby Road Florence, S.C. Starts at 2pm while supplies last
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Lake City Fire Department 223 N. Acline Street Lake City, S.C. Starts at 2pm while supplies last
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Olanta Fire Department 3505 Olanta Hwy. Olanta, S.C. Starts at 2pm while supplies last
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As relief efforts continue, please remember the best way to help the Red Cross is through financial donations. People can text the word “FLORENCE” to 90999 to make a $10 donation. After a big disaster, an average of 91 cents of each dollar is spent on shelter, food, relief items, health and emotional support, and financial assistance, as well as the logistics and support needed for volunteers to help those affected, the Red Cross reports.
