Crime & Safety
Norton Fire Department Collecting Supplies for Hurricane Relief Effort
Toiletries, canned food, bottled water and more requested.
The Bristol County Fire Chiefs in cooperation with the Firefighters of Bristol County are conducting a drive to collect relief supplies for those impacted by Hurricane Sandy.
“This drive is being coordinated by New Bedford Fire Department, but is Bristol County wide and we are definitely supporting it in Norton,” said Norton Fire Chief Paul Schleicher.
Supplies will be collected until Sunday, Nov. 11. The collected supplies will be transported Bristol County Firefighter to fire stations in the affected areas. Only those Items listed below will be accepted for collection:
Diapers
Toiletries
Soap (body and dish washing)
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Feminine products
Bottled water
Canned foods
Items can be dropped off at at Norton Fire Headquarters, 70 E. Main St. or at any other Bristol County fire station for collection.
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