10/08/2024
If you live near Picayune, MS consider stopping by to see how you can help. If not, there's info in this post how you can donate.
PLEASE VOLUNTEER, FOSTER, OR DONATE FOR OUR HURRICANE MILTON SHELTER EFFORTS. SEND A MSG FOR ADDRESS.
Supplies Needed:
- Tents (especially larger ones for communal use) – if used, please set up first and ensure tent is in working order
- Sleeping bags, blankets, and pillows
- Air mattresses/padding
- Bottled water
- Non-perishable food items
- Coolers and ice
- Extension cords
- Portable generators (if possible)
- Flashlights and batteries
- Portable chargers or power banks
- Tarps (for additional shelter or ground cover)
- Folding chairs and tables
- Trash bags and trash bins
- Paper towels, napkins, and disposable plates, cups, and utensils
- Basic hygiene supplies (toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, hand sanitizer, toilet paper)
- Cleaning supplies (disinfectant wipes, all-purpose cleaner, mops, and brooms)
- First aid kits and over-the-counter medications (like pain relievers, allergy meds)
- Hand-held fans (battery or solar-powered)
- Pet food (dog food and cat food—must be in new, sealed bags for health and pest control purposes)
- Portable animal crates or kennels
- Food/water dishes for animals
- Hoses (for water access and animal care)
Tasks Volunteers Can Help With:
- Mucking barn stalls
- Setting up tents and sleeping areas
- Distributing food and water
- Setting up animal enclosures
- Helping with animal care/safety (feeding, watering, and walking dogs, for example)
- Managing parking and setup for trailers/RVs
- Organizing/distributing supplies
- Setting up/maintaining power, water lines, and hoses
- General clean-up duties
- Running errands
- Helping with crowd control or safety checks (such as confirming IDs at the gate)
Additional Support Needed:
- Dog fosters – We urgently need to clear kennel space! If you can foster a dog for a short period, it would be a huge help. Must be able to pick up at the farm in Picayune, MS.
- Donations for dog boarding – We are seeking donations to cover boarding costs for dogs that can’t be fostered immediately. Boarding costs range from $30 to $40 per day.
- Monetary donations to help cover unexpected or urgent expenses, animal care, daily operational expenses, etc – erinregananimalsanctuary.com/donate
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF WE RECEIVE ANY EXTRA ITEMS ABOVE AND BEYOND OUR NEEDS, THEY WILL BE DONATED TO APPROPRIATE LOCAL CHARITIES SUCH AS HOMELESS SHELTERS, ETC. We will ensure the best use for all donations!
**For those asking for headcount: So far about a dozen people with reserved space - dogs, cats, and a guinea pig. Emails, comments, messages to page, and contact forms on website are coming in nonstop, so I am doing my best to filter through them all with only 3 hours sleep. I am one person with no help!**
