PRESS RELEASE

MONROE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF ASSISTANCE

Monroe County Emergency Management is coordinating relief efforts for the victims of the recent earthquake disaster in Haiti. Monroe County Government Administration, Divisions and Departments personnel are actively involved in this effort, as the magnitude of this disastrous event calls for an overall humanitarian effort to assist those in need.

Several County locations were identified as the “drop-off” sites and Monroe County Public Works personnel will transport all donated goods to designated sites in Miami-Dade for deployment to Haiti. Public Works will continue the pick-up and transport until January 29th, 2010

Citizens interested in donating towards this effort may do so at the following County locations
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm:

Key West
Gato Building, Conference # 3
Harvey Government Center
Key West County Library
 Marathon
Monroe County Government Center
Monroe County Government Annex (63rd Street)
Monroe County Library
Big Pine
Big Pine County Library 		Islamorada
Monroe County Library 		Key Largo
Murray Nelson Government Center
Monroe County Library

Recommended Items: Cereals, bottled water, canned juice, soda, powdered milk, dry food, canned baby food, diapers, clothes, blankets, towels, socks (only items in good condition will be accepted), candles, flashlights, batteries, aspirin, band-aids, gauze, hygiene products, and calling cards.

NOTE: Items with expiration dates prior to April 1, 2010 will NOT be accepted.

Monetary donations can be made at all First State Banks of the Florida Keys eleven locations as well as the American Red Cross PO Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013, or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS, or to the Keys office at 5450 MacDonald Ave. #11, Key West, FL 33040. Donations can also be made online at www.floridakeysredcross.org

For additional information contact the Monroe County Emergency Management, Ms. Alary Luttazi (305) 289-6018 or at luttazi-alary@monroecounty-fl.gov