Taylor County Sheriff’s Office
Donations to help victims of the Franklin County wildfire may be dropped off at the Perry Walmart parking lot beginning Tuesday morning, June 26.
Sheriff Padgett has organized a group of volunteers and equipment to receive and deliver these needed supplies. Non perishable food, personal care, and household items will be accepted.
The small town of Eastpoint, Florida in Franklin County has suffered a devastating loss. Over 30 homes, possibly as high as 60 as of last count, have lost everything they own. An estimated two hundred people are now displaced as a result of this tragedy, and many without insurance. The widespread fire was rapidly moving, allowing residents only moments to escape with their lives. The incident began around 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 24th.
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, A.J. “Tony” Smith, Sheriff
Please share post and help those affected by this horrible fire. You may take supplies to the Eastpoint Church Of God or The Eastpoint firehouse. You may also mail a check to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office made out to FCSO disaster fund, 270 SR 65, Eastpoint, Florida 32328 Thank you.
