O-A-K to deliver semitruck full of supplies to Florida Panhandle
In the wake of Hurricane Michael’s impact on the Florida Panhandle, Owen-Ames-Kimball Company (O-A-K) is collecting hurricane relief supplies to aid in the region’s efforts to recover from the storm. Through Friday, Oct. 19, O-A-K is collecting donations at its offices in Fort Myers and Naples, and will deliver a semitruck full of relief supplies to the Panama City, Florida area.
“Southwest Floridians are all too aware of the potential threats that Mother Nature can send our way, and we all have, or know someone who has, been affected by natural disasters,” said O-A-K President Dave Dale. “We have seen firsthand how impactful a community’s support can be during a time of recovery, and now it’s our turn to make a difference for our fellow Floridians rebuilding after Hurricane Michael.”
Donations are being collected through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at O-A-K’s Fort Myers and Naples offices, located at 11941 Fairway Lakes Drive in Fort Myers and 5117 Castello Drive, Suite 2, in Naples.
Needed supplies include, but are not limited to, generators, chainsaws, gas cans, shovels, flashlights, plywood, batteries, rope, tarps, work gloves, trash bags, tools, 5-gallon buckets, extension cords, duct tape, portable chargers, non-perishable food items, blankets, pillows, towels, personal hygiene items, baby food and formula, dog and cat food, and water.
For questions, a full list of needed supplies, or to discuss possibility of delivering donations outside of the allotted collection hours, please call O-A-K’s Lacey Fann at 239-561-4141 or lfann@oakfl.com.
About Owen-Ames-Kimball
Owen-Ames-Kimball Company has provided premier general contracting, design-build and construction management services in Southwest Florida since 1982. O-A-K’s Florida operation is an affiliate of its parent company located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Florida operation has offices in Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties. Its Lee County office is located at 11941 Fairway Lakes Drive in Fort Myers. Learn more about O-A-K at www.owen-ames-kimball.com.
