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Bahamas Relief Concert collecting supplies for islands devastated by Hurricane Dorian

ORLANDO, Fla. — News 96.5 WDBO's sister station Star 94.5 is hosting a concert next week aimed at boosting Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts in the Bahamas.

The show has been scheduled for months, but after Hurricane Dorian caused massive damage on the Abaco Islands and Grand Bahama Island, Star decided to use it as a way to gather relief supplies.

The concert features Lucky Daye, CeCe Taneal, Red Rat, Cham, Kevy Kev, Spragga Benz, Pascalli, Footwrk and Adam O.  Doors at the House of Blues open tonight at 7:00.

Admission to The Bahamas Relief Show is free entry into the venue requires donation of any of the following items:

  • Nonperishable Food items
  • Canned Goods
  • Canned or Powdered Milk
  • Cookies
  • Crackers
  • Rice
  • Dried Pasta
  • Bottled Water
  • Dried Fruits and Nuts
  • Baby Supplies + Food
  • Can Openers
  • Flashlights & Batteries
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Baby Wipes
  • Toothpaste & Tooth Brushes
  • Hygiene Products + Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Razors
  • Reading Glasses
  • Personal Cleaning Wipes
  • Disinfecting Wipes
  • Diapers
  • OTC Medications (aspirin, allergy medication, vitamins)
  • Portable generators (15 kw to 25 kw)
  • Extension Cords
  • Work Glove
  • Chainsaws & Chains
  • Chainsaw Bar Oil
  • Portable potty
  • Gas Cans
  • Duct Tape
  • Tarps
  • Hammers & Nails
  • Battery Operated Fans
  • Insect repellents
  • Mosquito Nets
  • Unused Blankets, towels, clothing
  • Cleaning supplies/disinfectants (bleach, brooms, mops, household cleaning products, garbage bags)
  • Cleaning Products
  • Pet Food
  • Solar Phone Chargers
  • Phone Battery Packs
  • Trash Bags
  • Sunscreen
  • Camping Lights (Solar & Battery Powered)
  • Tents
  • Cots - adult size
  • Water bladders
  • Water containers
  • First aid items (sterile bandages/gauze [all sizes], tape)
  • Debris removal tools (shovels, rakes, axes, wheelbarrows)
  • Portable single and double burner stoves
  • Portable outdoor lamps/lights
  • Water purification kits
  • Portable radios

You can bring the items to the Cox Media Group office located at 4192 N John Young Parkway in Orlando in exchange for a ticket to the concert.  You can also bring the items to the House of Blues.

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