BISMARCK - The North Dakota Department of Emergency Services said those wishing to donate money, goods or services to assist areas in North Dakota impacted by flooding to visit www.nd.gov/des/donations to make a donation.
The department offered these tips when make donations:
- Cash is always best. Cash will allow voluntary agencies working in affected communities to buy exactly what they need while stimulating the local economy.
- Verify the need before making an in-kind donation. Make sure voluntary agencies or communities need the goods that are donated.
- Do not self-deploy. Volunteer help is needed, welcomed and valued in many communities; however, large amounts of unannounced volunteers may do more harm than good.
