Join Us Wednesday: Community Flood Donation Drive at the Coliseum

To help those affected by recent flash floods, WVU Land-Grant and Community Outreach is organizing a donation drive for cleaning supplies. This initiative is happening on Wednesday, June 18, at the Coliseum parking lot.

If you’re part of the university community, you can drop off donations from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., or until the truck fills up. On Thursday, June 19, volunteers, including students and staff, will deliver these supplies to the Wheeling area to assist with cleanup efforts. Another group will be working in Marion County to support recovery.

Here’s a list of items needed:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

N95 or KN95 masks
Safety goggles or face shields
Heavy-duty rubber gloves
Work gloves (leather or waterproof)
Disposable coveralls
Steel-toe rubber boots

Cleaning and Sanitation Supplies

Contractor trash bags
Bleach and disinfectants (like Pine-Sol)
Mold and mildew remover
Buckets and mops
Scrub brushes
Sponges and rags
Spray bottles
Paper towels

Tools and Equipment

Flat and spade shovels
Push brooms
Crowbars
Utility knives
Sledgehammers
Wet/dry shop vacs
Outdoor-rated extension cords
Portable work lights

Every donation helps, and kindness makes a difference.

According to recent data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), extreme weather events, including floods, have become more frequent. In fact, over the last 50 years, the number of floods in the U.S. has increased by nearly 40%. This highlights the importance of community support during these challenging times.

If you have questions, reach out to Aidan Priest at Aidan.Priest@mail.wvu.edu.

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