Members of the Echo Hose Volunteer Ambulance Corps will be personally delivering donations to the first responders affected by the devastating tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.
Upon hearing of the devastation, the Shelton Fire Departments, Police Department and EMS organized and coordinated relief efforts.
Over the past several weeks there has been an outpouring of support from the community to support this effort.
“We are enthusiastic to be able to support our fellow brethren in their time of need,” Echo Hose Chief Mike Chaffee said.
First responders selflessly protect and serve the community in spite of disasters personally affecting them. First responders continue to provide essential services at great sacrifice while they are trying to rebuild their lives at the same time.
Donations Still Being Accepted
Donations of new clothing, toiletries or non-perishable food items are still being collected through Thursday, June 20, at EMS Headquarters, 100 Meadow St., Shelton CT.
“I am excited and thankful for the great support our community has demonstrated in the support of our fellow first responders,” said Jeff Caporaso, the Echo Hose special operations leader and community outreach member. “We are also grateful to U‑Haul for donating a trailer to make the delivery possible.”
Caporaso will be joined by Treasurer Tim Greer in making the 1,600-mile trip, departing from Shelton EMS Headquarters, 100 Meadow St. at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 21.
Anticipated arrival at the Moore Oklahoma Fire Department Headquarters, 725 NW 12th St, is Sunday, June 23, at approximately 8 a.m.
Additional details can be found at www.echohoseambulance.org or by phone 203 – 924-5510.
