http://www.vermont.gov/governor/

On Friday, September 02, 2005 there is a coordinated collection effort
taking place. Due to the urgent need for these supplies, collection points
will only be open between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Once the supplies have
been collected, the Vermont State Police will escort the convoy of trucks to
Gulfport, Mississippi, leaving the Brattleboro area early Saturday morning.

Collection points will be located in:

* Montpelier - Vermont State House
* Vergennes -- Vergennes High School
* Bennington - Town Clerk's Office
* St. Johnsbury - Municipal Office Building and Fire Station
* Williston - State Police Barracks
* St. Albans - Collins-Perly Recreation Facility
* Rutland - State Police Barracks
* Derby - State Police Barracks
* Rockingham - State Police Barracks
* Hartford - Fire and Police Department

Only the following basic non-perishable items will be accepted:

* Bottled Water (Size: Liter and larger)
* Non-Perishable Food
* Clothing (new or like-new condition only)
* Infant Supplies (Formula, Diapers, etc.)
* Snacks/Protein Bars
* First Aid Kits
* Transistor Radios
* Batteries (Sizes: AA, C, D, 9V)
* Flashlights
* Hygiene Products (bar soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.)
* Dog/Cat Food

Emergency response officials are emphasizing that they can only accept items
on the list above. These are the items that Mississippi authorities have
indicated are needed. Staff at the collection points will not be able to
accept other items.
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Please help all you can,

Karima