Fishers, Town of

Fishers seeks donations of cash, furniture, appliances for flood victims

PRESS RELEASE
Date of Record: June 24, 2008

The Town of Fishers is collecting donations for flood victims of its "adopted" communities of Lewis Creek and Flat Rock, Indiana, neighboring Shelby County communities devastated by flash flooding. Donations will be accepted at tonight's Concert Series and up until July 6 at Fire Station 91, located behind Town Hall.

"It's a testament to the generosity of Hoosiers that so many groups have come forward to help those communities in our state that have been devastated by flooding," said Fishers Town Council President Scott Faultless. "By donating, Fishers residents can know they've had a hand in helping these specific Indiana communities rebuild."

A needs assessment conducted by town staff found that flood victims attempting to rebuild require large items such as home construction supplies, furniture, home appliances, computers, and monetary donations. A trailer, donated by North American Van Lines, has been set up behind Fishers Fire Station 91 to collect large donations and deliver them to residents.

"Since so many residents will be visiting Town Hall this evening for the popular Concert Series, we're encouraging residents to bring donations with them," Faultless added.

People bringing large donations should drop them off by the North American Van Line trailer parked in the lot just north of the Fire Station. Cash donations and smaller items can be dropped off at the Recreation Tent.

Checks can be made out to ECDC - Disaster Relief. (ECDC stands for Economic Community Development Corporation, a not-for-profit partnership between the Town of Fishers and the Fishers Chamber of Commerce.)

Fishers has pledged its support to Lewis Creek, Flat Rock, and surrounding communities and has sent town employees and equipment to assist the volunteer fire department and help residents in flood clean up efforts.

The Fishers Town Council adopted Flat Rock, Lewis Creek, and surrounding communities after learning from Shelby County Emergency Management Director Mike Schantz that the small, unincorporated communities needed assistance. Faultless and Town Manager Gary Huff toured the communities and met with residents who said they would welcome the help.

Flat Rock and Lewis Creek are located approximately fifteen miles southwest of Shelbyville. The Flat Rock volunteer fire department estimated that 16 homes in the area were completely destroyed by flash flooding and 44 were badly damaged.

Donation drop off points for Flood Victims back

Date of Record: June 24, 2008

Cash Donations:

Fishers Town Hall

Fishers Chamber of Commerce, 11601 Municipal Drive/P.O. Box 353, Fishers, IN 46038 Phone: 317.578.0700

Fishers Freedom Festival - Information tent

Make checks payable to ECDC Disaster Relief. ECDC stands for the Economic Community Development Commission, a not for profit partnership between the Fishers Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Fishers.

Large Donations (Furniture, home appliances, construction related supplies):
Fire Station 91, Two Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038.
Please drop the items off at the North American Van Lines trailer in the lot just north of the Fire Station.

Other donations (personal care items, clothing, food, etc.)
Fishers Fire Station
Fishers Town Hall
Fishers Freedom Festival - Information tent