Updated 10/9/24:

We will continue collecting supplies through the weekend, and as the colder weather approaches, the needs of those impacted are shifting. The following items are in high demand:

• Blankets
• Coats
• Thermal under clothing
• Laundry detergent
• Propane tanks (small and large)
• Propane heaters
• Buddy heaters
• Square shovels
• Generators
• Pump sprayers
• Bleach
• Barbed wire
• Squeegees

Updated 10/7/24:

Thank you to those who have donated for the effort to aid areas that are impacted by flooding. Those items identified essential and immediate needs and have been air-lifted to places that were hardest hit.

This week, our attention turns toward meeting needs that are ongoing. These items will be sent via semi-truck. Please see the list below for suggested donations. 

We can also accept cash or check donations. 100% will be spent on flood relief items. Checks may be made to:  Augusta County Sheriff's Office; in the memo line, please note 'flood relief.' 

Donations List - updated 10/7/24 

• Water & distilled water gallon jugs
• Iodine tablets / water purification tablets

• Chain saws
• Bar oil & 2-stroke oil for chain saws
• Generators
• Shovels (scoop and regular)
• 16 oz propane bottles
• Empty gas cans (1.25 & 5 gallon)
• Tarps
• Heavy-duty gloves
• Charcoal
• 5-gallon buckets
• Straps & bungee cords

• Over-the-counter med (Benadryl, allergy meds, Advil, Tylenol, ibuprofen, etc)
• First-aid items (band aids, antiseptics, etc)
• Bee/bug spray

• Diapers & wipes (baby and adult)
• Baby bottles & other supplies
• Premade & powder baby formula
• Powdered milk
• Non-perishable foods (pop-top cans helpful)
• Peanut butter & jelly
• Bread
• Can openers
• Lighters
• Flashlights & batteries
• PPE (suits, gloves, respirators)
• New socks & underwear (all sizes)
• Personal care (tooth brush, tooth paste, hair brushes, bar soaps, deodorant)
• Feminine hygiene products
• Paper towels & toilet paper
• Cleaning supplies (disinfectants, sponges, scrub brushes, etc)
• Bleach
• Trash bags
• Pet food & supplies

Updated 10/4/24: List of needed items has been updated to include these priorities:

Premade formula in bottles, baby bottles, baby blankets, food in pop top cans, rice, Ramen noodles, gallons of distilled water, electrolytes, heavy duty gloves, shovels, batteries, flashlights, charcoal, bleach, adult and children OTC medications (Advil, Benadryl, etc.), bug spray/after bite spray, wound care medical supplies, iodine tablets, wipes, bread, peanut butter, jelly, paper products, and extension cords.  

With temperatures predicted to drop in some areas on Monday, October 7, the following items would be appreciated:

Heavy duty blankets, sleeping bags, air activated hand and foot warmers, cold weather clothes for adults and children (thermals, thick socks, jackets, hats, gloves, fleece apparel). 

Additionally, toxic water and mud have created a need for supplies of PPE equipment (suits, gloves, respirators). 

Dear Community Members,

Our hearts go out to the victims of the recent floods in Southwest Virginia and North Carolina. In response, the Augusta County Team is organizing a collection of much-needed items to help those affected. We will be accepting donations at the Government Center in Verona and send to these areas in need.

Drop-off Location:

Government Center, Verona - Front Parking Lot (look for the Sheriff’s Office tents and semi-trailer)

Drop-off Times:

Anytime day or night, simply leave the items underneath the tents.

Time-sensitive – Items Needed for Air Shipment

We are fortunate to have several local pilots who have volunteered to fly supplies to North Carolina this Friday and Saturday, Oct 4-5.

For immediate assistance to go via air shipment, the following new items are needed:

• Blankets
• Bungee cords
• Candles
• Charcoal bags
• Diapers
• Food (individually wrapped)
• Matches
• Lighters
• Paper plates
• Paper Towels
• Plastic utensils
• Ready-made baby formula
• Tarps
• Instant coffee
• Chain saws
• Bar oil & 2 stroke oil for chain saws
• Empty 1.25 gallon gas cans
• Plastic containers of peanut butter & jelly
• Bread
• Kids’ games
• Wind up flashlights
• Flashlights and batteries
• 16 oz. propane tanks

Items Needed for Semi-Truck Shipment 

In addition, we plan to send one semi-trailer of supplies to Southwest Virginia and one to North Carolina. Below is a list of items we are urgently seeking to help the victims:

New Items Needed for Semi-Truck Shipment:  

• Towels
• Bedsheets
• Bug spray
• Empty Gas Cans
• Individual propane tanks - 5 gallon
• Work gloves
• Tarps
• Baby formula
• Flashlights
• Batteries
• Lanterns
• Bottled water
• Empty 5-gallon buckets

Your donations will directly support families in desperate need, and every contribution makes a difference. Thank you for coming together to support our neighbors during this challenging time.

For questions or further information, please call 540-245-5333 or 540-245-5600.

Thank you for your generosity and support.  We are extremely fortunate as a county to be able to assist.

Sincerely,

Timothy K. Fitzgerald, Augusta County Administrator