Best ways to help Colorado disaster relief

By Joanne Davidson, Denver Post

The outpouring of support for those impacted by the Colorado wildfires is nothing short of amazing.

However well-intentioned, though, an offer you might think is helpful can in fact create problems. From HelpColoradoNow.org, here are some helpful hints for would-be benefactors:

Donate only things that are requested by those in charge and bring them to the officially designated collection centers; items that are not needed may go to waste and get in the way of relief efforts.

Cash allows disaster agencies to purchase exactly what is needed.

Double-check before handing over cash or merchandise. For a list of reputable agencies, call 2-1-1 or 1-866-760-6489.

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