Texas state is devastated with effects of Tropical Storm Harvey, Houston city is paralyzed with rising flood waters, thousands of homes evacuated and many families are left in shelters.
In such situation, ASU’s police department announced their Hurricane Harvey relief to collect donations for survivors. Clothing, medical supplies, baby items, pillows and inflatable mattresses are some of the items among the list of Texas organizations.
Sgt.Daniel Macias of the Arizona State Police Department said, “it’s so devastating over there…. they need everything, “The pictures and the video is just Unreal. I mean, it’s just Unheard of”.
He also said, “Our hope is just to help however we can, obviously we can help however we can and this is one way we feel we can”.
The department is not only touched by heart breaking stories of loss, but also connected. Officers are hoping that students and community members will come forward to help. Donations can be dropped at any police department in any of the campuses.
“And our student population in itself, we obviously have students from Texas as well, so we’re gonna have people that are affected and family living in affected areas”, said Sgt. Macias.
According to ASU police some of the items needed are.
Clothing, Undergarments (all sizes, children, and adult), Socks (all sizes, children, and adult , Adult and Baby DiaperS, Baby Wipes, Baby Bottles, Baby Formula, New Children's Shoes, Coloring Books, Puzzles, New Toys, Pack n' Plays, Sunscreen, Toiletries, Feminine Hygiene Products, Hand Sanitizers, First Aid Supplies, Non-perishable Food, Bleach, Vinegar, Paper Towels, Cleaning Supplies, Gloves, Buckets, Mops, Sponges, Garbage Bags, Tarps, Box Fans, Fix-a-Flat, Air Mattresses, Air Mattress, Pumps, Pillows, Blankets,Towels, Kennels, Carriers, Pet Food, Leashes.
All the items need to be in new and good condition, and they can be brought to locations below:
ASU Police, Tempe campus
325 E. Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ
ASU Police, Downtown Phoenix campus
411 N. Central Ave., UCENT Building
Phoenix, AZ
ASU Police, Polytechnic campus
6045 S. Sage wood
Mesa, AZ
North Services Building, West campus
Parking and Transit Services
4776 W. University Way North
Phoenix, AZ
ASU police officers are open Monday through Friday, from 8.00 a.m to 5.00 p.m, once the items are collected the items will be sent to Texas Food Bank, Texas Diaper Bank and the Austin Disaster Relief Network.
By A.s
