In February, the small island of Tonga was hit by a category 4-5 cyclone, affecting many lives and leaving the community in need of support. As of February 20th, the Red Cross has reported 1,991 affected families and homes, 4,521 evacuees, two deaths and 51 evacuation centers.
Sharon Inukihaangana and Angela Mose join us to talk about what we can do to help.
Items they're looking to collect:
- clean water
- blankets
- batteries
- flashlights
- solar power outlets/lamps
- towels
- toothbrushes, toothpaste
- soap, body wash
- shampoo, conditioner
- deodorant for men and women
- feminine hygiene products
- baby bottles
- baby wipes
- diapers for babies and adults
- laundry products
- ibuprofen, Tylenol, Advil
- non-perishable foods
EVENT INFORMATION:
Tonga Relief Donation Drive
Saturday, March 10
10:00 am
El Dorado West
1010 SW 134th St
Burien
206.248.1975
To donate, visit: https://gofundme.com/tonga-reliefseattle-donation-drive
All these items will be shipped directly to REDCROSS/Tonga and they will distribute it our accordingly to the people affected by Cyclone Gita in Tonga.
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