Hurricane Relief for the Bahamas
The City of Hollywood has organized a hurricane relief effort
for the people of the Bahamas who have been impacted by HurricaneDorian. Beginning September 3 and continuing through September 19th, the City's Fire/Rescue Stations, Fire Training Facility and Code Compliance office will be accepting donations of the following items that have been requested by the
government of the Bahamas:
Water
Non-perishable foods or canned foods
Hygiene kits (tissue, toothpaste, tooth brushes, towels, sanitary napkins, feminine products)
Baby formula, bottles and supplies
Plastic water containers
Blankets, sheets, pillows
Flashlights
Batteries
Mosquito repellent (DEET-free)
Disposable plates and eating utensils
Portable radios (battery or crank)
First aid kits (bandages, gauze and tape)
Pet food/supplies
Financial donations should be directed to one of the many reputable charities who are collecting as part of the relief effort.
"As we pray for those affected, I am asking that we match ourthoughts and prayers with action by offering assistance in the aftermath of
this monster hurricane," says Hollywood Fire Rescue Chief Rudy Jurado. "We will use our fire stations, training facility, and code office at City Hall Circle as collection points for spearheading relief efforts. Please help us make the most of our efforts, by only donating those items requested by the Bahamian government."
Donation Sites
City Hall - Donations accepted from 7AM to 6PM - Monday through Thursday
Code Compliance, (Old Library) Annex building located in the SE section of City Hall Circle
2600 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020
Hollywood Fire Rescue Stations - Donations accepted from 8AM to 8PM - 7 days a week
Station 5, 1819 N. 21st Avenue, Hollywood, Florida 33020
Station 31, 3401 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida 33021
Station 40, 707 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, Florida 33019
Station 74, 2741 Stirling Road, Hollywood, Florida 33312
Station 105, 1511 S. Federal Highway, Hollywood, Florida 33020
Training Facility, 3400 N. 56th Avenue, Hollywood, Florida 33021
Businesses are also welcome to collect donations at their establishments and drop them off at one of these locations. For large donations (pallet or tractor trailers), please drop these donations at the Fire Training Facility. Some coordination may be required prior to delivering pallet and truck donations. At the close of the collection period, off-duty Fire Rescue Personnel will spearhead getting the donations onto trailers at the Bahamian Consulate and from there the supplies will be delivered to the Bahamas.
