Flood victims need manual labor, financial help

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Lewis County has enough canned food and donated furniture for flood victims devastated by this month's storm. What it really needs now is muscle and money. Sgt. Stacy Brown of the Lewis County Sheriff's Office said the best ways people can help the county now are by providing labor and financial assistance. "Manual labor is really important at this point, and I think the needs are going to change and evolve over time," she said.

Giving gift cards or cash donations to the cause is better than donated goods, she said. "The people who lost the contents know best what they need," she said.

St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle/King County is asking for financial contributions, which will go entirely to flood victims, said organization spokesman Richard Bray.

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Campbell said she also needs trucks, and people licensed to drive them, for hauling large loads of debris to landfills. Industrial-type equipment, such as dehumidifiers and heavy-duty generators, is also on the group's wish list. Those wishing to help can call United Way in Lewis County at 360-748-8100.