Shelton’s first responders are reaching out to support their brothers/sisters affected by the tornado that recently hit Moore, OK.
Echo Hose Ambulance along with the city’s volunteer fire departments and Police Department are collaborating in order to collect and assemble care packages that will be sent to the EMS, Fire and Police Departments of Moore, OK.
When tragedy hits first responders reach out to support each other, even from across the country.
Care packages are created with various themes from food, personal hygiene, cleaning supplies etc. They can be purchased new from the store or be from your own personal supply as long as what is being donated has not been opened or used.
We are also including cards to show support and thanks for the service that EMTs, Firefighters and Police Officers do even in the midst of personal struggle.
There will be various drop-off locations at:
- Echo Hose Ambulance, 100 Meadow St. (usually staffed weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.), 203 – 924-5500
- The Shelton Police Department, 85 Wheeler St., 203 – 924-1544
- Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Fire Company, 379 Coram Ave., 203 – 924-4241
- White Hills Fire Company, 2 School St., 203 – 929-1749
- Pine Rock Park Fire Company, 722 Long Hill Ave., 203 – 929-1239
- Huntington Fire Company, 44 Church St., 203 – 929-1414
There will also be a collection drive at the Shelton Walmart, 465 Bridgeport Ave., on Sunday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We are looking for non-perishable, easy to pack and travel food, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, soap, adult sized t‑shirts, socks, underwear, tank tops etc. A list of examples is below.
For more information or any questions please contact Jeff Caporaso at 203 – 895-2607 or emtinct@yahoo.com
Items To Consider
Toiletries:
Tooth paste
Tooth brushes
Mouthwash
Dental floss
Toilet paper
Hand wipes/baby wipes
Shower gels shampoo/conditioner
Bottled Hand soap
Lotion
Razors
Shaving cream
Bug spray
Clothes:
New in package, please: men, women and kids, consider all sizes
Socks
Underwear
Under shirts / tank tops
T‑shirts
Pants
Sweat pants
Sweat shirts
Food items:
Consider snacks, nonperishables please
Dried fruit
Trail mix
Nuts
Granola bars
Oatmeal
Beef jerky
Crackers
Tuna/chicken snack packs
Dry tuna packets
Drink mixs; sports drinks and flavor packets
Energy bars/power bars/breakfast bars
Hard candy
Gum
Chex mix
Pringles cans
Pop tarts
