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Richmond County first responders lead effort to support Kentucky tornado victims

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ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County’s first responder agencies are teaming up to lend support to those in Kentucky who were affected by tornadoes last week.

More than a dozen tornadoes have been confirmed touching down in western Kentucky alone, including several that have been rated at least EF-3. On Tuesday, CNN reported that at least 88 people were killed as tornadoes left a trail of destruction across multiple states along the Mississippi River.

The path of one tornado reportedly stretched more than 220 miles.

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According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, the items most needed are tarps, new blankets, diapers and other baby items, toiletries and feminine hygiene products, bottled water, canned goods and other non-perishable foods, pet food, trash bags paper products and hand sanitizer.

Several businesses and churches are joining with the sheriff’s office, the Richmond County Fire/Rescue Chiefs Association and the county government to collect supplies.

Drop-off locations are listed below:

  • East Rockingham Fire Department – Friday – 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Rockingham Fire Department – Saturday and Sunday – 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Cordova Fire Department – Saturday – 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Hamlet Fire Department – Wednesday-Friday., Sunday – All Day
  • Hoffman Fire and Rescue – Saturday-Sunday, 2-6 p.m.
  • Mountain Creek Fire Department – Wednesday-Sunday – All Day
  • Derby Fire Department – Thursday-Sunday – All Day
  • Northside Fire Department – Saturday-Sunday – 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Champion Ford (gravel lot) – Friday – 1-4 p.m.
  • Ellerbe Town Hall – Friday – 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Richmond County Health Department – Wednesday-Friday – 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Mount Carmel FWB Church – Saturday – 10 a.m.-noon