Jackson, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2024) – To aid in the disaster relief efforts for those affected by
Hurricane Helene, United Way of West Tennessee is currently accepting donations that will
later be transported to local United Ways in the East Tennessee Highlands and Unicoi area,
along with Greene County. Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 hurricane, swept through the Gulf
Coast of Florida and traveled through portions of Georgia, North and South Carolina,
Tennessee, and Virginia late last month.

Items needed are water, batteries, empty gas jugs, trash bags, flashlights, camp stove fuel, first
aid kits, N95 masks, gloves, paper plates, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, tarps,
buckets, can openers, and tools for cleaning debris, such as shovels and rakes.

Donations can be dropped off at United Way of West Tennessee’s office: 470 North Parkway,
Suite B, Jackson, TN 38305. For more info, call 731-422-1816.