Editors Note: what the small towns really need are donations. Let’s keep showing support for the volunteers and families who have lost homes and cattle. (update on Aug. 3)
The drought has hit north central Nebraska hard. Wildfires are cutting across the Sandhills, fragile prairie land and cattle country. You can help by donating money or supplies. Many folks have asked if this is near the proposed pipeline route, the answer unfortunately is yes. One more major risk.
Supplies Needed (*donating money is more helpful at this time*):
- Sugar Free Items (not many)
- Toilet Paper
- Paper Towels
- Fig Newton Snack Packs
- Pop (Mt. Dew & Diet Pop)
- NO MORE CLALMINE LOTION OR BUG SPRAY
Donate Money:
All donations are tax-deductible and will go to help support crews on scene as well as rebuilding efforts for those affected by the fire.
Donate online with this link: http://tinyurl.com/NEwildfire
Mail checks to: 335 North Main Street Ainsworth, NE 69210
Places Taking Donated Items:
- The Courthouse in St. Paul, NE
- The American Red Cross
- Advance America – locations all around the state
- Cornhusker Toyota across from the Hy-Vee in Grand Island
Other Info:
- For up-to-date supplies needed visit the North Central Development Center on FB
- For up-to-date news and photos (like the ones below), visit http://www.ainsworthnews.com