07/03/2026
In conjunction with members of the community and several organizations, Long Hill Fire Department will be collecting donations for Venezuela.
Following twin earthquakes of 7.2- and 7.5 magnitudes, over 2,500 people have died, 12,400 were injured, and thousands of families have been displaced or are still missing.
Below is a list of items requested by organizations sending assistance to Venezuela:
💊 Medications
• Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
• Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
• Naproxen (Aleve)
• Allergy medications (Loratadine/Claritin, Cetirizine/Zyrtec)
• Anti-diarrheal medication (Imodium or generic loperamide)
• Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) / Electrolyte Rehydration Packets
• Antacids (Tums, Pepcid, etc.)
• Antifungal cream
• Antibiotic ointment (Neosporin or Bacitracin)
• Burn cream or burn ointment
• Sterile saline solution
🩹 First Aid Supplies
• Sterile gauze pads
• Elastic bandages (ACE bandages)
• Gauze rolls
• Medical tape (Micropore or paper tape)
• Adhesive bandages (Band-Aids)
• Sterile dressings
• Cotton balls or cotton rolls
• Disposable gloves
• Face masks
• Alcohol prep pads (alcohol wipes)
• Antiseptic solution (Chlorhexidine or Povidone-Iodine/Betadine)
🩺 Medical Supplies
• Sterile syringes
• Needles
• IV administration sets (if available)
• IV catheters
• Digital thermometers
• Blood pressure monitors
• Pulse oximeters
• Nebulizers
• Blood glucose meters (glucometers) and test strips
👶 Baby Essentials
• Baby diapers
• Baby wipes
• Powder Infant formula (unexpired)
• Baby bottles
🧼 Personal Hygiene Items
• Bar soap or body wash
• Shampoo
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Deodorant
• Sanitary pads
• Adult diapers