Accomack County Citizens PLEASE Make ALL Important Phone Calls !

Road crews used snow plows throughout the area, including Saxis Road, to
remove debris left from Hurricane Sandy.  Even a fishing boat owned by
a local fisherman came to a stop on the road  leading into Saxis. Photo/BW

Citizens of Accomack County:

IF YOUR HOME IN ACCOMACK COUNTY WAS DAMAGED BY HURRICANE SANDY, report damages to your home or property by calling the Building and Zoning Department at 757-787-5721.  This is YOUR responsibility.

FEMA: The Commonwealth of Virginia has not received a Federal Declaration which means FEMA assistance is NOT available at this time.  YOUR calls concerning YOUR own personal damage from the hurricane will perhaps move this along.  If you haven't made those necessary calls please do so today!

WELLWATER: If well head was submerged, it is considered not safe for consumption until it has been chlorinated. For more information and assistance, contact the Department of Health at
757-787-5880

DEBRIS: Storm debris can be taken to the Accomack Northern or the Southern Landfill, as well as the Painter Convenience Center until November 20, 2012 at NO CHARGE. You will be required to provide your name and 911 address of the location where the debris originated.

Accomack County is currently working with volunteer groups to assist with debris removal caused by the storm.

If you need assistance or would like to offer assistance with debris removal and/or fallen trees, contact Mr. Fischer of Public Works at 757-787-1468.

Donation boxes have now been placed at Lowe's in Pocomoke City. If you are considering donating to the victims of Hurricane Sandy please note the items listed below. Whatever your donation is please know that it is very much appreciated among the people in these communities who are trying so hard at this time to get their lives back to normal.

CLEANING ITEMS

bleach
all purpose cleaner
rubber gloves
sponges
empty spray bottles
scrub brushes
towels
paper towels
large trash bags
dish detergent
clothes detergent

TOILETRIES

toilet paper
hand sanitizer
soap
shampoo

TOOLS

rakes
shovels
hammers
garbage cans
trash cans
pens/paper/pencils

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

NON-PERISHABLE food items
portable heaters
can openers (electric or non)
pots and pans
cooking utensils
eating utensils
plates and place settings
paper/plastic plates
plastic eating utensils
air mattresses
linens
sleeping bags
quilts/blankets
udergarments (warm socks)

Other items you may care to donate:

televisions
appliances - working
microwave oven
frying pan
coffee pot
table and chairs
area rugs
bath towels/wash rags

No matter how large or how small please know that your kind donation will be appreciated.