Community Bulletin
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Officials from the City of Buckhannon, the Upshur County Commission and the Upshur County Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management are requesting community assistance to help meet the urgent needs of residents impacted by recent flooding.
The following items are critically needed and may be donated daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.:
- Extension cords
- Fans
- Air mattresses
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Non-perishable food items
- Gatorade
- Paper plates
- Plastic silverware
- Regular-size trash bags
- Mops
- Brooms
- Shovels
- Clorox (liquid disinfectant)
Donation drop-off location — West Virginia Wesleyan College
Public drop-off: Residents may deliver donations at the oval by the fountain (in front of the chapel), accessible from Camden Avenue.
Large or commercial-size loads: Large or commercial deliveries may be made from the parking lot located at 151 Cebe Ross Drive (WVWC), closest to the Auxiliary Gymnasium.
This West Virginia Wesleyan College centralized location ensures supplies are received, sorted and distributed efficiently to affected residents.
Coordination of donations and assistance
All donated resources, volunteer offers and assistance must be coordinated through the Upshur County Office of Emergency Management at 304-472-4983.
Community support continues to play a vital role in helping neighbors recover and rebuild.
