I am publicizing this from Daily Kos [1]...that OTHER site. This is from Democracy for NYC.

Calling NYC area Kossacks. BFAer ChrisNYC's sister has rented a big truck and is going to the gulf this weekend, so Chris posted this request over at Blog for America this afternoon:

Democracy For NYC Volunteers Are Going to
The Eye of The Storm

Bringing Urgently Needed Supplies, Donations, and Volunteers to Ocean Springs, MS

Please help.

We are working directly with the Mayor and the Emergency Operations Center Command Post Director for this town, which was hit by the eye of hurricane Katrina and has been underserved by the large relief organizations. Departure for the Gulf Coast scheduled for Saturday afternoon.

Donated Supplies can be dropped off:
Wed.-Fri., Sept. 14-16., 3p.m.-1a.m.
[Sat., 9/17, noon-3 p.m., must call to confirm]:
The Kettle of Fish, 59 Christopher Street
--a great and giving bar, just east of 7th Ave., one block south of 10th St.--

To donate $$ for us to buy the supplies or pay for our gas & vehicles, to get help dropping off big batch of goods, for questions, or to volunteer! Please call 917-628-6016 or 212-924-6942

SUPPLIES URGENTLY NEEDED, SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED BY THE TOWN
(sorry, no clothing)

Highest Priority

-work gloves, all sizes
-batteries, esp. sizes D & C
-paper items (TP, towels, plates)
-plastic eating utensils
-bicycles!!!
-Infamil, Pedialyte, soy & other boxed milks (no refrigeration)
-tarps, all kinds--tons of them

Very high priority

-bug spray; mosquito netting
-cleaning supplies (e.g. bleach!!!, cleansers, handy wipes, sponges, scrub brushes, rubber gloves, rags, brooms! Grease Lightning, PineSol)
-air mattresses, for kids & adults
-hand sanitizer (small bottles)
-diapers
-adult hygiene items: tampons, pads, Depends, etc.
-small propane burners, w/ many fuel cylinders; grills & charcoal
-medical items (incl. over-the-counter drugs & sample prescription meds provided legally)
-air mattresses, sheets, pillows

Construction--Urgent!!!
For cleaning up destroyed homes, building temporary shelters, repairs:

-chain saws, generators, winches
-picks & shovels
-rope--extraordinary amount!
-extension cords nails, screws, hammers, drills (w/ battery packs if possible)
-work gear

Misc. but important

-water, water, water!
-gas cans, lots! (empty)
-backpacks (adult & child)
-school supplies
-collapsible pet-carrying cases
-cigarettes--have sympathy

Thank you!

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