THOMASTON -- Rep. John Piscopo, R-Thomaston, is sponsoring a collection drive for families affected by the tornado that struck Moore, Okla., in May.
The massive tornado devastated the area with winds that topped 200 miles per hour, destroying or severely damaging everything in its path.
The drive will be from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Nexus Consulting, 200 Birge Park Road, Suite 4, Harwinton. The event is in collaboration with a group of local Harwinton business owners who've been coordinating relief efforts since the tornado struck in May.
Relief groups in Oklahoma have advised that the need is for school supplies for children who will attend schools at alternate sites while their schools are rebuilt. The elementary schools were badly damaged, and, in the case of Plaza Towers, completely destroyed, by the tornado.
Needed donations include pens, pencils, crayons, markers, colored chalk, rulers, backpacks, lunch boxes, balls, bats, gloves, gym socks, shin guards, mouth guards, shorts and T-shirts. Musical instruments are also needed. They do not need to me new, but should be in playable condition.
For information, call 800-442-1423. To arrange donations outside the event call John DiCostanzo at 203-648-0598.
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