CHARLOTTE COUNTY (Oct. 3, 2024) – Community Organizations Active in a Disaster (COAD) urgently needs volunteers to assist with disaster relief efforts on Friday, Oct. 4. Volunteers should report to the Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) at 8:30 a.m. at the Family Services Center, 21500 Gibraltar Drive, Port Charlotte.

Volunteers will assess community needs and distribute important information about available resources.

Volunteers should come prepared:

• Wear closed-toed shoes
• Bring sun protection -- hats and sunscreen
• Bring water to stay hydrated

For recovery information, call the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center at 941-833-4000 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Follow Charlotte County Emergency Management for important emergency information at www.charlottecountyfl.gov/em, www.facebook.com/oemcharlottecounty, and www.x.com/ccoem.

For media information, contact Communications Director Brian Gleason at 941-661-6415 or Brian.Gleason@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.