Jones Co. firefighters gather relief supplies for Mayfield, Kentucky

This week, Powers Fire & Rescue in Jones County is conducting an emergency relief supplies drive for residents in Mayfield, Kentucky, and surrounding communities, following the recent tornado.

“We are accepting donations and offering to take any donations secured by individuals, churches, agencies, businesses, and organizations on the trailer with us. These tornado survivors need our help and residents of Jones County and the Pine Belt have a great history of helping others during disasters,” Powers Fire Chief Joey Davis said in a statement.

“We are also asking for donations of new, unwrapped toys for children. With so much destruction and loss, we hope to be able to provide toys for children in the disaster zone on Christmas morning,” Powers Assistant Fire Chief Bo Burroughs added in the statement.

Here a list where and when you can donate between now and December 18.

\ B&C Mobile Homes, 1513 Highway 84 East, just east of Laurel city limits; donations can be made weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon

\ Jones County Sheriff’s Department, 419 Yates Avenue, Laurel; donations can be made weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

\ United Way of the Pine Belt, 401 West Oak Street, Laurel; donations can be made weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.