Puerto Rico after Maria: How can Brooklyn residents help?
Where to drop off supplies, cash
The city’s efforts to provide emergency aid to Puerto Rico have shifted into high gear, with Mayor Bill de Blasio and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito calling on residents to drop off donations at locations including 24 firehouses and EMS stations, NYPD precincts, transit agencies and police service areas across the five boroughs. Donations will be accepted through October 31.
The city asks that people donate only batteries, diapers, feminine hygiene products, first aid supplies and baby food. Donations will be accepted during the hours of 7 a.m. through 9 p.m.
Relief efforts are also being led by Brooklyn officials including Councilmembers Carlos Menchaca (D-Red Hook, Sunset Park) and Mathieu Eugene (D-Flatbush, Kensington).