JACKSON, Tenn. – Hurricane Helene left widespread devastation in East Tennessee last week. Many of our fellow Tennesseans are without power, shelter, and other basic needs. The Jackson Fire Department established a bottled water drive on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Since then, our community has come together and provided over seventy pallets of water to help ensure safe drinking water for East Tennessee’s citizens. The Jackson Fire Department’s bottled water drive will continue through 6:00 pm on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Donations may be dropped off at any of our seven fire stations or our administration building. To further assist in relief efforts, a collaboration has been formed between the Jackson Fire Department, Jackson Energy Authority, and Serra of Jackson. We will hold a specific needs drive at Serra of Jackson, 189 Stonebridge Blvd, Jackson, Tennessee 38305, this Saturday, October 5, 2024, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Jackson Energy Authority will be assisting Jackson Fire Department will distribute the items directly to the affected communities.
Food/Drink:
- Water
- Sports drinks
- Soft drinks
- Boxed juice drinks
- Non-perishable canned food that can be eaten without cooking
- Baby Formula-sensitive tummy
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- Sandwich bread
- Snack cakes
Cleaning Supplies: - Bleach
- Clorox/Disinfecting wipes
- Cleaning sprays
- Floor cleaner
- Mops/broom
- Cleaning supplies that can be used without running water
Personal Hygiene: - Body Wipes
- Baby Wipes
- All sizes of baby diapers
- All sizes of adult diapers
- Hand sanitizer
- Hand soap
- Toilet Paper
Pet Supplies: - Dog food
- Cat food
- Cat litter
- Pet cleaning supplies
Miscellaneous: - Yard Tools: Rakes, shovels, large yard trash bags
- Paper towels
- AA and AAA batteries
- Charcoal
- Oil lantern fuel
