Those wishing to donate money, goods or services to assist areas in North Dakota impacted by flooding should log on to www.nd.gov/des/donations . This site connects people with voluntary organizations in need of donations.
Here are a few simple tips to make sure donations do the most good:
- Cash is always best. It allows 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 that voluntary agencies or communities need the goods that are donated. Log on to North Dakota's donations management website, www.nd.gov/des/donations , for a list of needs.
- 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. Volunteers should contact local authorities to verify that volunteers are needed and where they are needed.
