State emergency management officials say the outpouring of support and offers of help coming in to Fargo and the state is inspiring. They have established a hotline (211) to capture offers of help – both donations and unaffiliated volunteers.
Individuals and organizations not currently affiliated with volunteer response organizations should call 211 or their nation-wide toll free number 1-877-422-0062.
211 is an information and referral number with Call Center staff who will gather names, contact information and donation offers and convey information to appropriate entities. While all donations are appreciated, financial contributions are preferred. This allows relief organizations to purchase exactly what items are needed to assist in the response and recovery efforts.
Using the 211 system will help ensure appropriate use of donations, better management of volunteer resources and will free up voluntary organizations’ phone lines to deal with health and safety issues.
Hello all,
Just wanted to advise that the Myers couple, an elderly couple (My Grandparents) that lost their home due to the fire in the Oakport Township area (North Moorhead, MN) has a donation fund set up for them under James and Bonnie Myers at State Bank and Trust. Please help with what you can as they have lost eveything they own and the place they us to call “home” is now a pile of melted tools, appliances, personal items, and most of all an ash pile of Memories. Much Love to all how has helped in the Tri State Area!
Cody