Douglas County Schools to Provide “Buckets of Care” for Flood Victims

All schools in Douglas County are collecting items for “Buckets of Care” for flood victims affected by the recent hurricane in south Georgia and Florida. For those who have wanted to help those in need but didn’t know how, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference!

Members of the community are welcome to drop off any of the supplies listed below at one of the schools in Douglas County September 18-22. Students and teachers will assemble the buckets and get them to an organization that will distribute them to those affected by flooding. Cash donations are also welcome.

Safety Equipment

Exam gloves (hypoallergenic)

Leather gloves

Safety goggles

Dust masks

Tools

Chalk lines with chalk

½ gallons of bleach

Teri cloth rags

Flashlights with 6 batteries

6’ or 12’ measuring tapes

Twist nozzles for a garden hose

5 gallon buckets

First Aid

Bottles of anti-bacterial hand wash

Bottles of hydrogen peroxide

Bottles of alcohol

Antibiotic cream

Boxes of band aides