The Area F Regional Homeland Security Oversight Committee has requested generators, hazardous material equipment and other emergency equipment costing a total of $570,135 to be used during a natural disaster or terrorist attack in Central Missouri.
The 15-member Area F Regional Homeland Security Oversight Committee, which includes 13 counties in Central Missouri, is headed by Doc Kritzer, Western District Callaway County Commissioner.
The federal Homeland Security funds for the equipment during 2011 are administered by the Missouri Department of Public Safety.
To help the tornado-stricken people of Dumas and surroundings, donations can be made to the Delta Area Disaster Relief Fund, care of the Delta Area Community Foundation, P.O. Box 894, Dumas, AR, 71639, or through the Arkansas Community Foundation, 700 S. Rock St., Little Rock, AR, 72202.