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												<p><span id="dateline" itemprop="dateline"><strong>MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -</strong></span> Several organizations including the American Red Cross and a local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars are offering a helping hand to Harvey’s victims. </p>
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								<p>VFW Post 12124 in Meridian is leading the way by collecting personal items for flood victims. Members will start gathering water, food and cleaning supplies starting on Wednesday and will drive the supplies over in a filled U-Haul truck.</p>
															<p>“Something else to remember, this area that we’re anticipating will be out for about a month. So, hand sanitizer, can openers, wet naps, diapers, maybe some feminine hygiene products and things like that. The stores are wiped out, so there’s nothing down there for these people,” State Commander Norman Copeland said.</p>
																							<p>The American Red Cross in their efforts have already deployed several people from around the state. Many volunteers at this point are still needed, with a few expected to come from the local area.</p>
																							<p>“The best thing to do is volunteer and get training so that you’re able to go as these people get tired and have to come home. Because 14 days is usual deployment. But this is going to be a long, long time. This is going to be a long, long recovery effort,” American Red Cross Donna Harrison said.</p>
													
							
			
								
		
		
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																			<p>Both agencies are confident that the people in Meridian and surrounding areas will step up and join in this worthy cause.</p>
																							<p>"Meridian is a wonderful city to be in. These guys really turn out to assist their veterans. We're a proud community of many veterans in this area. And again we're going down to help our veterans, not just veterans but anyone in the community down there that can use whatever we're bringing down, they're welcomed to it. And we'll make sure it gets out to the people that need it," Copeland said.</p>
																							<p>“Meridian has been wonderful to donate in the past, so hopefully they’ll come forward this time too,” Harrison said.</p>
																							<p>You can donate by texting Red Cross to 90999 to make a $10 donation. The Community Foundation of Mississippi has now set up a "Disaster Relief-Houston Fund" for storm victims. The funds will go to Greater Houston Community Foundation. </p>
																							<p>U-Haul in Meridian is sponsoring the VFW by covering costs of mileage for the group to take the items to the stricken areas in Texas. The VFW is asking for water, diapers, soap, tooth brushes, towels, and everyday necessities that people would require. To help assist with VFW Post 12124’s efforts, you can contact them directly at 601-282-5866 or visit their Facebook Page.</p>
													
							
			
								
		
		
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