BY MARK J. CRAWFORD
Telegraph Editor
There was praise all around for the local response to last week’s Hurricane Watch and tropical storm conditions, including for the leadership of Braford County Emergency Management Director Brad Witt and his coordination with other emergency agencies.
These included public works, fire rescue and law enforcement, all of whom played a role, from digging out ditches to clearing debris and delivering sandbags.
Bradford County was spared but is taking a role in response to the devastation in other counties. This includes dispatching fire rescue and law enforcement personnel to assist in South Florida’s recover.
Locals are also collecting supplies. Currently there is a box at the Keystone Heights Airport for supplies that pilot Grant Hooks will be transporting to Pine Island as a part of Operation Air Drop. Supplies may also be dropped off at the Bradford County manager’s office.
Acceptable donations include powdered sports drinks and hydration packs, baby wipes, children’s diapers and adult incontinence pads, baby formula, bug spray, sunscreen, plastic utensils, manual can openers, trash bags (13 gallon), nonperishable foods, pet food, cleaning supplies, tarps, toothbrushes, toothpaste and other toiletries, sanitation items, feminine hygiene products, hand sanitizer, heavy duty work gloves and socks (all sizes, unopened).
