I recieved this from another forum: The number is legit as a few others from the forums called the sheriffs office already to check before sending donations.
WE RECEIVED A CALL FROM HANCOCK COUNTY SHERIFF STEVE GARBER THIS DATE REQUESTING ANY AND ALL ASSISTANCE WITH CLOTHING FOR HIS DEPUTIES. THE ONLY CLOTHES THESE MEN AND WOMEN HAVE IS WHAT THEY WERE WEARING WHEN KATRINA HIT MONDAY. THEIR NEEDS ARE BASIC, INCLUDING UNDERWEAR, BOOTS, SOCKS, T-SHIRTS, PANTS AND TOILETRIES. THE SIZES WE WERE GIVEN RANGE FROM
34-46 WAIST AND SM-XXX SHIRTS. THESE ITEMS ARE DESPERATELY AND IMMEDIATELY NEEDED. ANY DONATIONS CAN BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
MADISON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
ATTN:SHERIFF TOBY TROWBRIDGE JR
2941 HWY 51 SOUTH
CANTON, MS 39046
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT OUR AGENCY AT (601)859-2345. THA NKS IN ADVANCE.
MADISON COUNTY SHERIFFS COMMUNICATI0NS, CANTON, MS 08/31/2005 22:41:09 AUTH:SHERIFF TOBY
TROWBRIDGE, JR MADISON-SO1
OPR/3281 AUT/5095
MRI 5335518 21107 0504 AT 22:41:26 08/31/05
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The sizes of clothes really do not matter, Clothes and other items are also going to the familys of the Deputys and the local FD and other Law enforcement agencies.
The sooner the law enforcement gets back on there feet, the sooner they can help the city get back on its feet
