San Clemente surfer Jason Murray is helping to lead an effort to provide relief for victims of Hurricane Sandy in new York and New Jersey.
Murray has partnered with Waves for Water, which itself has partnered with Surfer’s Environmental Alliance, ELECTRIC, Steele Logistics and a number of California surf shops to collect canned goods and other items for those needing help.
For more information, or to donate to the effort, visit www.wavesforwater.org.
Murray said the following items are still needed:
Personal Care Items:
Diapers, toothpaste, deodorant, toilet paper, razors, Q-Tips, soap, baby wipes, baby food and formula, tampons, adult diapers, sanitary napkins, shaving cream, dry shampoo, laundry detergent, hand sanitizer, first aid kits, over-the-counter medication, dish soap
General Supplies:
Facemasks, respirators, contractor trash bags, mops, brooms, batteries, dog/cat food, utility knives, Thermoses, rock salt, shovels, candles, matches, bleach, heavy duty hand soap, rubber gloves, rubber boots, work gloves, shovels, buckets, plastic bins, scrub brushes, household cleaners, dustpans, hammers, tools, cordless power tools, pry bars, rakes, moving boxes
Electronics:
Walkie-talkies, two-way radios, mobile hot spots, power strips, inverters, space heaters, generators, water suction pumps, head lamps, flashlights, heat pads, hand warmer packs, dehumidifiers, extension cords
Kids Toys:
New toys—preferably small
Clothing—new or gently used. No T-shirtss
Winter jackets, warm hats, winter gloves, scarves, new thermal underwear
Bedding:
New blankets, new sheets, new pillows
