BORGER (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Officials with the City of Borger said it’s in need of clean up materials such as shovels, rakes, gloves and heavy duty trash bags as it continues to clean up areas ravaged by the ongoing wildfires in the panhandle.
In a Facebook post on Sunday; the city said its immediate needs like water and other drinks have been met but cash donations are still being accepted.
Hutchinson County officials said giving cash to voluntary organizations will help “meet the ongoing and long term needs of survivors who are in a better position to purchase what they need.”
Here is a list of agencies accepting monetary donations on behalf of the wildfire victims:
Ways to give to Hemphill County residents affected by the Panhandle fires
The Canadian Ministerial Alliance: http://fbccanadian.org/firehelp/
First Baptist Church: 400 Main Street. Canadian, TX [Reference Wildfire Relief 2024 on the checks made payable for First Baptist Church]
Ways to give to Hutchinson County residents affected by the Panhandle fires
Hutchinson County United Way: https://www.hutchinsoncountyunitedway.org/
Amarillo National Bank: Borger Branch 301 W. 6th St. Borger, TX 79007
Ways to give to Gray County residents affected by the Panhandle fires
City of Pampa: PO Box 2499 Pampa, TX 79066-2499 [Reference 2.27.24 Fire]
First Bank Southwest: 321 W Francis Ave., Pampa, TX 79065 or over the phone at 806-669-8007 [reference Smokehouse Creek]
Ways to give to Roberts County residents affected by the Panhandle fires
Miami Ministerial Alliance: BOC Bank PO Box 8 Miami, TX 79059 Call 806-412-2775
[Specify for unmet needs – agriculture (livestock) or unmet needs (general)
As residents from Texas and beyond donate supplies and cash to victims and crews battle the flames, the many of the wildfires continues to burn.
The largest blaze, the Smokehouse Creek Fire, has burned almost 1.1 million acres and is about 15% contained.
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